LEGAL ADVISOR

Agricultural Research Council; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Gauteng is seeking a legal expert to manage contracts, provide legal advice to stakeholders, and support litigation management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract law and experience in budget and stakeholder management. Join us to contribute to transforming agricultural research and development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and litigation procedures.
• Experience in budget and stakeholder management.
• Ability to provide timely and effective legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, vet, analyze and review contracts.
• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Support litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Manage budget, audits, risks, and stakeholders.

Job description

Drafting/ Reviewing/ Vetting Agreements

• Draft, vet, analyse and review contracts.
• Review and update contract templates.
• Timeously attend to service requests and submissions.

Legal Advice to ARC user Departments

• Providing written legal advice and support to internal stakeholders as and when required.
• Provide urgent comments, opinion and/ or support on latest legal developments affecting or having an impact on the business of the ARC.

Assist with Litigation Management

• Provide support regarding litigation for and against ARC.
• Providing support in the management of disputes prelitigation and avoiding costly litigation proceedings.

Assist with Budget, Audit, Risk and Stakeholder Management

• Budget Management.
• Audit Management.
• Risk Management.
• Stakeholder Management.