Legal Advisor x2 (12560) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGY

• Drafting and/or vetting of Commercial Contracts.
• Peer reviewing of contracts
• Provide legal advice (oral and written legal opinions) to internal Business Units on a range of legal questions.
• Manage litigation matters on behalf of the SABC and provide timeous reports to Legal Services and Business Units.
• Develop, assist, provide advice, educate and protect SABC IP rights, strategies and policies.
• Develop and assist in the management and implementation of the SABC’s intellectual property rights, strategies and policies;
• Represent the SABC at Arbitration proceedings at the CCMA on behalf of the SABC

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Manage litigation matters
• Contribute to the reduction of legal costs.
• Conduct comparative research and market intelligence on royalties’ payable by and to the SABC as well as rights fees for the acquisition and exploitation of IP.
• Research and inform the relevant divisions and management of all changes in the laws affecting SABC’s intellectual property assets or the acquisition and exploitation thereof.
• Conduct benchmarking on best related practice in IP Management.
• Management of identified legal IP projects for the organization.
• Providing expert advice, guidance, opinions and support on IP issues affecting the organization.
• Apply, interpret and advise on all relevant legislation.
• Provide accurate monthly reports for the Department and give regular feedback to client.
• Drafting and/or vetting contracts and policy documents
• Peer reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and proper legal risk management.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Identify and manage possible risk areas for the business and propose corrective measures for implementation.
• Advise Business on proper compliance on the relevant Governance prescripts.
• Management of legal compliance with all laws affecting SABC’s intellectual property rights including third party rights.
• Identification of possible risk areas for the business and propose corrective measures for implementation.
• Manage the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Advise the Business Unit on the protection of organisational integrity and prevention of financial loss, including irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
• Manage and oversee the internal risk and provide mitigation plan.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Respond effectively and professionally to client queries and complaints.
• Respond effectively to Manager’s queries and communication.
• Develop and implement compelling and innovative client solutions.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant internal and external parties.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (NQF7)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are admitted as either an Attorney or Advocates of the High Court of South Africa.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: 2 years of Articles work experience as a Candidate Attorney; or 1 year post Pupilage experience as a Junior Advocate