Legal Advisor: Regulation Development (Midrand) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.

• Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft regulations and technical standards
• Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Review the final drafts of regulations and amendment to confirm legality,
• Determine the effect of such an amendment and the impact the Regulations or proposal will have on other existing legislation and ensure conformity with constitutional principles.
• Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards
• Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC.
• Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions
• Assist technical Divisions in developing legally sound and concise regulations and technical standards
• Manage the formulation and approval of regulations and technical standards through a consultative process with the aviation industry
• Manage Secretarial support services of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom) and associated Subcommittees.

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

• Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions.
• Draft and vet legal and non- legal documentation
• Draft monthly and quarterly reports to contribute to Executive management reports.
• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Department when delegated to do so.
• Provide general legal services

LITIGATION PROCESS

• Deal with Department of Transport and Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the SACAA in the Civil Aviation Appeals Committee.
• Research the legalities pertaining to the litigation matters and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise.
• Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procurement processes.
• Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.
• Facilitate consultations between SACAA employees and attorneys.
• Ensure appropriate way of finalizing legal matters in the best interest of SACAA.
• Ensure consistent update on progress of litigation matters and proper processing and approval of attorney’s invoices.

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

• Draft, vet, interpret and advise on contracts to ensure compliance and protect the interests of SACAA.
• Draft/scrutinise or vet commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Provide legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Providing legal opinions/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts and recommend course of action to be taken.
• Provide legal services in meetings when requested to do so by SACAA Divisions. Draft/scrutinise and finalise international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU)

GENERAL

• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Division when required.
• Participate in Enforcement and Exemption activities as and when required to.
• Compile reports

Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• B Proc or LLB, and admission as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage
• Legislative drafting certificate

Ideal Qualification:

• LLM degree 

Experience:

• 3 years experience as an Attorney or Advocate with Basic Elementary exposure as Legal Practitioner
• 3 years Legislative Drafting experience