Head Legal - Braampark at Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC)

Educational Requirements and Experience 

• A B-Degree plus a Post Graduate qualification in law and contracts 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, at a similar level of strategic influence in a large enterprise 
• Admission as an attorney or advocate to the bar is an advantage. 
• Comprehensive understating of local government law and environment 
• Ability to work with political representatives, Boards, and senior management of MTC and The City of Johannesburg as a Shareholder and work under high levels of stressful conditions. 
• High decision-making ability. 
• Be able to communicate effectively on a high level. 
• Must have a driver’s license. 

Job Description:

• To strategically lead, direct, and control the provision of an effective and comprehensive Legal and Contract Service to MTC by developing and implementing the strategies, policies, frameworks, systems, processes, and procedures. 
• Interpret all Legal Framework and provide advice on the continuous improvement of legal compliance throughout the Entity. 
• Strategically integrate the legal and contract support services within the MTC 
• Develop, maintain, and review an effective system of delegations to the Chief Executive Officer, Committees and staff. 
• Provide immediate and ongoing legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer and The Board on any potential legal risk for MTC and liaise with the various Department in this regard. 
• Advise the Executive team immediately of any decision or action which may expose MTC to risk and recommend and advise on the best legal strategy to protect MTC’s interest. 
• Ensure the development of a program for the reviews of by-laws for all functions of MTC. 
• Represent and ensure representation of MTC before and/or on relevant statutory bodies to protect the interests of the MTC. 
• Conduct research into the best practices associated with the functionality of the department and determining the appropriateness of specific procedures for implementation. 
• Lead and direct staff within the Legal and Contracts Department so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them.