Senior Legal Counsel at The Competition Commission South Africa

Key Accountabilities 

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• To contribute to the strategic planning of the Legal Services Division and the Competition Commission.
• To assist the Principal Legal Counsel with the management and supervision of section members.
• To assist in and contribute to the effective administration of the Legal Services Division.
• To provide timely, well researched legal advice and opinions to facilitate informed and sound decision making by case teams, the Competition Commission and EXCO within specified deadlines.
• To effectively manage, coordinate and present cases before, inter alia, the Competition Tribunal, Competition Appeal Court and High Court.
• To instruct, brief and manage attorneys and counsel representing the Commission.
• To assist in the negotiation and conclusion of consent and settlement agreements.
• To contribute to knowledge sharing by, inter alia, participating in the training and capacity building initiatives of the Legal Services Division and the Commission.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate is strongly recommended.
• 6-8 years litigation experience, preferably in civil and commercial law or competition law experience is an advantage.
• Research, analysis, drafting and litigation skills.
• Case management, oral and written communication skills, negotiation and interpersonal skills as well as computer literacy.