Senior Legal Administration Officer MR6 at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• Mandatory Minimum Requirements: An LLB degree. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. 

DUTIES :

• Provide Legal Opinions on matter related to the Department: Research the applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion. Highlight legal position of the Opinion. Conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation and legal principles with regard to legal Opinion. Formulate questions to be answered on legal Opinion. Study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinion. Provide strategic and technical inputs into the strategic direction of the Unit.
• Provide advice on drafting, negotiation and vetting of contracts: Draft, verify the contract and memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be drafted and edited. Conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed. Draft legal documents and advise on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for a particular position pertaining to the case. Determine if the contract is legal and whether it reflects the intention of the Department. Ensure that there is consistency when applying the legal principles. Ensure that the rights, powers and duties of the Department are set out in the contract. Liaise with all stakeholders involved in the contract and negotiate on final contract. Consolidate amendments or comments to the contract if applicable. Ensure that the interest of the Department is protected at all times. Certify contract and verify consistency between instruction and content of the contract. Verify signed contents of the contract with that as certified and hand to the Contract Management Unit. Draft, peruse and study legislations: Conduct research, gather information from the line functionaries on drafting legislation. Determine factual, supporting documents and legal purpose of legislation. Highlight legal position of the legislation. Research the applicable legal principles of drafting and interpretation of statutes. Ascertain whether legislation is in accordance with the principles of drafting and interpretation of statutes. Ascertain that the intention of the Department and the entities are reflected in the proposed bill or amended bill. Peruse and study drafts of proposed bills or amended bills. Facilitate the drafting of cabinet memorandum. Pilot legislation through the parliamentary process. Respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearings and parliamentary sessions.
• Execute litigation and legal processes within the Department: Determine the factual and legal situation on the case brought forward. Establish if the Department should litigate or defend the matter. Consul with the relevant line functions. Prepare briefs advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute or defend the Department legal position. Appear in court to provide evidence on behalf of the Department. Provide advice in regards to a possible settlement and negotiate settlement with opponent. Prepare instructions to the State Attorney and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocate to be appointed if necessary. Monitor the court case from the inception of its finality. Review all pleadings at all stages for the court case as per court rules. Consult with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings. Explore alternative dispute resolution opinions for each court case and prepare an opinion on same. Ensure that the briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively. Manage legal administrative inquiries: Liaise with stakeholders on legal matters. Draft and/or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries. Conduct awareness on the implementation of legal interventions.