Chief Advisor Legal (Operations) x4 Legal and Compliance Megawatt Park at Eskom Communications

Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):

• LLB or B Proc at NQF 8 with 480 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• 7 years experience in legal and strategic business environment

Skills and Competencies
Behavioral

• Able to work under pressure
• Professionalism
• Able to work independently and in a cross – functional team
• Honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness

Leadership

• Team player
• To mentor and provide guidance to senior legal advisor
• Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities
• Ability to drive the implementation of strategy effectively

Knowledge

• Knowledge of all relevant and applicable legal principles
• Knowledge of Eskom’s policies, processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of Legislation and common law in the following areas of specialisation: Energy Law, Construction Law, Procurement and Commercial Law.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to Engineering and Construction Contracts (preferably NEC3/4 and FIDIC) will be an advantage.

Skill

• Relevant legal knowledge and training
• Research ability
• Analytical skills
• Strategic analysis and assessment
• Business acumen
• Commercial know-how
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal relation skills
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities

• Rendering strategic, general, and more complex and/or specialized legal advisory services
• Managing general and more complex/specialized dispute resolution and providing negotiation assistance
• Assisting the business with the implementation of legislation and case law
• Managing external attorneys