Legal Advisor (Central Office Hatfield) at Agricultural Research Council

Drafting/ Reviewing/ Vetting Agreements

• Draft, vet, analyse and review contracts.                  
• Review and update contract templates.                    
• Timeously attend to service requests and submissions.            

Legal Advice to ARC user Departments

• Providing written legal advice and support to internal stakeholders as and when required.
• Provide urgent comments, opinion and/ or support on latest legal developments affecting or having an impact on the business of the ARC.

Assist with Litigation Management

• Provide support regarding litigation for and against ARC.                
• Providing support in the management of disputes prelitigation and avoiding costly litigation proceedings. 

Assist with Budget, Audit, Risk and Stakeholder Management

• Budget Management. 
• Audit Management.                
• Risk Management.                 
• Stakeholder Management

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• At least 3 years post admission experience as a practicing attorney or working in a legal advisory capacity with exposure to contract drafting, litigation, legal research, and opinions.
• Proficiency in Ms Office suite.
• Problem-solving, analytical skills and knowledge of the industry within which the ARC operates.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to think critically, be assertive and show leadership and decisiveness.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

CLOSIMG DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025