Higher Education Legal Specialist - Compliance & Advisory

Durban University of Technology; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites internal applications for the role of Specialist: Legal Services. The successful candidate will provide specialist legal advisory services, conduct research, draft opinions and assist with governance, compliance and disciplinary matters.

The role requires an LLB, admission as an attorney/advocate is ideal, and a minimum of three years' legal experience in related fields. DUT offers a permanent post under Judicial and Governance Services in Durban.

Qualifications

• LLB degree (NQF8) is the minimum education requirement.
• Three years of relevant legal experience in practice, in-house or a regulated institution.
• Advantage if admitted as an attorney or advocate; LPC registration where applicable.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist legal and procedural advice on student disciplinary matters and related judicial processes.
• Draft, review and quality-assure legal documents, opinions and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and brief external attorneys as needed; monitor compliance with laws and institutional policies.
• Support governance committees with legal input, risk assessments and decision-making.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal drafting

Disciplinary processes

Governance

Communication

Formation

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master of Laws (LLM) advantageous

Description du poste

Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites internal applications for the role of Specialist: Legal Services. The successful candidate will provide specialist legal advisory services, conduct research, draft opinions and assist with governance, compliance and disciplinary matters.

The role requires an LLB, admission as an attorney/advocate is ideal, and a minimum of three years' legal experience in related fields. DUT offers a permanent post under Judicial and Governance Services in Durban.