Senoir Legal Counsel at The Competition Commission

Job Description

• Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel in the Legal Services Division, the Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice, leadership and strategic direction on the interpretation and application of competition law across all Commission Divisions. The role involves addressing anti-competitive conduct, preparing, and presenting cases before the Competition Tribunal and Competition Appeal Court with legal integrity. If you are a dynamic legal professional eager to apply your expertise in the dynamic field of Competition Law and Economics, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.
• A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 294 895,38 (negotiable commensurate with experience).
• Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.

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.

Job 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.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

Personality and Attributes

Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia:

• Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Be a Visionary. A strategic thinker.
• Have strong Interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Change management skills.v