Senior Legal Advisor at eThekwini Municipality

Special Conditions

• The posts of Senior Legal Advisor/Principal Legal Advisor are to be interchangeable within the Unit.

Job Purpose

• To provide credible and comprehensive Legislative Drafting and Legal Support service to the Municipality, the executive management, the executive committee, section 79, 80 and other statutory and administrative committees, council and municipal entities and to guide it in compliance with legislative prescripts and in performing its constitutional, statutory and common law duties.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provide specialised legislative drafting and legal support services to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
• Providing advice or formal legal opinions on legal matters to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
• Drafting and vetting of legal instruments and contracts.
• Vetting of reports to committees
• Conducting research and training on legal matters.
• Providing legal support to council and administrative committees.
• Providing memorandums of advice and opinions on legal matters.
• Guiding the Municipality in performing its constitutional, statutory and common law duties.
• Liaising with private/ public bodies and individuals on legal matters.
• Attending Court with the Municipality’s Attorneys or Advocates on trials or applications.
• Performing administrative functions.

Competencies

• Written Communication / Drafting.
• Oral Communication.
• Advocacy / Negotiation.
• Ethics and Professionalism.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Litigation Management.
• Research and Analysis.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Cognitive Ability.
• Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Law (NQF Level 7) or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant legal experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/19