Legal Advisor

City of Tshwane; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Pretoria is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal advisory services. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB or relevant legal degree with at least six years of experience in various legal areas. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, providing legal advice, and managing legal matters for city departments. A valid driving license and computer literacy are required. Application deadline is August 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience in law.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate of the High Court preferred.
• Supervisory experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts and agreements.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts.
• Advise on contractual risks and dispute resolution.

Skills

Advanced linguistic skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

LLB or relevant legal degree

Postgraduate qualification in Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Legal Advisor

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: August 20, 2025

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Job Purpose

To provide legal advisory services to the City of Tshwane.

Application Requirements:

• LLB or any other relevant legal degree
• A postgraduate qualification in Law will be an advantage
• Admission as an admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage
• At least six years’ relevant experience in administrative, constitutional, local government, and civil procedure law
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving license
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to be placed anywhere in the city as required by departmental management

Personal Attributes / Competencies:

• Advanced linguistic and writing skills
• Negotiation and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Time management and adaptability
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Primary Functions:

• Serve as the first point of contact for legal and contractual matters
• Draft, review, and vet contracts and agreements
• Provide legal advice on contractual matters to city departments
• Consult on contracts such as JBCC, NEC3, GCC, and others
• Advise on contractual risks and dispute resolution
• Support on legislative and contractual documentation and interpretation

Deadline: August 20, 2025

Category: Law / Legal Jobs