Legal Officer at Amatola Water

Minimum Qualifications:

• LLB Degree

Added Advantage:

• Compliance Management Certification

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of legal experience in the legal field

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Office of the Chief Executive the employee will:

• Legal Advisory Services: Provide timely and accurate legal advice to management and staff.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and policies.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Advise on regulatory changes and updates.
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating organizational policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Document Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information. 
• Response time to legal queries. 
• Number of contracts reviewed and negotiated. 
• Compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Timeliness and accuracy of legal advice. 
• Quality of contract drafting and review. 
• Effectiveness of risk management strategies.
• Attention to detail: Thorough in reviewing documents and identifying potential legal issues.
• Judgement: Sound judgement and ability to provide practical and strategic legal solutions.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and external partners.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance. 
• Manage contracts and agreements effectively. 
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mitigate legal risks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.