Legal Services Manager at Interdot

About the Job

• A reputable Government-owned Development Institution is looking for a Legal Services Manager for a Job Funds project to provide legal advice and support to the Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to project on proposed project implementation
• Provide legal advice regarding structure and contracts in line with legislative requirements
• Assist Project Manager on conducting monitoring reviews on agreed project implementation plan
• Advice and provide support in drafting legal opinions.
• Identify legal risks to be considered
• Explain terms and conditions to interested parties
• Conduct research and provide list alternative actions to be taken based on legal opinion
• Provide opinion on a legal effect of a transaction or matter
• Conduct research in respect of the drafting contracts
• Draft/ review/ update agreements and legal instruments.
• Review, draft and/or vet contracts / agreements as and when required
• Scrutinise and provide inputs on policy documents.
• Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
• Assist with Compliance and Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) throughout project implementation
• Assist with governance and coordination of the recommending and approving committees
• Assist with project coordination within the Project Management Office in terms of documentation, collation and tracking submissions thereof
• Assist the Project Management Office in terms of project, legal and governance matters on an ad-hoc basis as and when required
• Keep records a registry of relevant legislation and policies.

Requirements:

• LLB, BCom or BA Law degree as recognized by SAQA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal advisory capacity
• Good understanding of negotiations on complex, high value contracts and agreements
• Sound track record of providing timely, high quality legal advice to business/projects
• Understanding amongst others the commercial and agricultural sector
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours as may be required
• Strong computer literacy skills (MS excel, MS word, Pastel, etc.)
• Sound interpersonal relations
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Problem-solving, negotiation, decision making analytical skills, strong ethical conduct
• Valid driver’s license

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act etc
• Knowledge of corporate and administrative law
• Knowledge of contract drafting and management
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles
• Litigation experience
• Handling of collections
• Knowledge of PAIA and PAJA
• Knowledge and understanding of government priorities and imperatives
• Knowledge and understanding of the White paper on the transformation of the public service (Batho Pele)
• Sound knowledge of the following will be advantageous: National Credit Act, Labour Law, Compliance and Risk assessment and management