Legal Adviser

Tower Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Cape Town is seeking a Legal Adviser to provide legal support and advisory services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and at least 5 years of post-admission experience. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting statutory interpretation, and guiding on governance matters. Applications must include a CV, certified qualifications, and a recent legal opinion. Closing date for applications is 23 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ post-admission experience as an attorney or advocate.
• Ability to draft high-quality legal opinions.
• Admission as a legal practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support services to the WCPP.
• Draft and review contracts and other legal instruments.
• Conduct statutory interpretation and legal research.
• Provide guidance on governance and compliance.
• Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal advisory services

Contract drafting and reviewing

Statutory interpretation

Legal research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Introduction

The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Legal Adviser within the Legal Support Unit. This role reports to the Senior Legal Adviser and is responsible for providing professional legal support to the WCPP, including the Office of the Speaker, the Administration, and Parliamentary Committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support services to the WCPP.
• Draft and review contracts and other legal instruments.
• Conduct statutory interpretation and legal research.
• Provide guidance on governance, compliance, and litigation matters.
• Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Admission as a legal practitioner in terms of the Legal Practice Act, 2014.
• At least five (5) years’ cumulative post-admission experience as an attorney and / or advocate.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality legal opinions.

Competencies and Attributes

• Sound knowledge of legal principles, South African statutes, and case law.
• Understanding of government and parliamentary systems and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and service orientation.
• Adherence to professional legal ethics.
• Subscribe to the values and principles referred to in sections 1 and 195 of the Constitution.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application Process

• A comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications and identity document.
• A short legal opinion (not older than one year) personally drafted by the applicant on a subject of their choice (maximum five pages).

Applications must be submitted as a single consolidated file. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a psychometric assessment and security vetting.

Closing Date

Two weeks from the date of publication. ( 23 September 2025 )

Employment Equity

The WCPP is committed to the principles of employment equity and representivity. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities.

Please note : Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. All information will be treated in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).