State Law Advisor: Corporate Legal Advisory Services at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• LLB-Degree (Law or equivalent legal qualification) with admission as an Advocate or Attorney. LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post-qualification legal experience in a legal practice or legal department in the public or private sector; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post-qualification legal experience in a legal practice or legal department in the public or private sector.

Key Performance Areas

• Providing SCM Committees with legal guidance on  procedural fairness, conflict of interest, and the legal implications of their decisions; Drafting formal (written) legal opinions on substantive legal matters relating to Procurement Law, the Law of Contract, and administrative justice; Reviewing and vetting tender documents of substantial importance to the Administration to ensure they are aligned with applicable legislation.
•  Identifying potential legal risks in the "pre-award" phase and providing guidance on legal risk mitigation; Providing legal support on contract lifecycle management and ensuring that the interests of the Western Cape Government, state entities, and statutory bodies are protected; Liaising with the Litigation Unit in relation to matters that are related to substantial legal opinions rendered, legal advice given, or contracts drafted or edited in the event of court proceedings relating to procurement law; and Drafting, scrutiny, and editing of legal-technical correspondence.