Legal Advisor (Central Office Hatfield)

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

Job summary

A government research entity in Pretoria is seeking a Legal Advisor to manage contracts, provide legal advice, and assist with litigation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), at least 3 years of post-admission experience, and proficiency in Ms Office. This role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post admission experience as an attorney or in a legal advisory role.
• Experience in contract drafting, litigation, and legal research.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Draft, vet, and review legal agreements.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage litigation and prelitigation disputes.
• Assist with budget, audit, and stakeholder management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Assertiveness

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

Ms Office suite

Job description

Job title

Legal Advisor (Central Office Hatfield)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 17, 2025

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• At least 3 years post admission experience as a practicing attorney or working in a legal advisory capacity with exposure to contract drafting, litigation, legal research, and opinions.
• Proficiency in Ms Office suite.
• Problem-solving, analytical skills and knowledge of the industry within which the ARC operates.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to think critically, be assertive and show leadership and decisiveness.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Closing date for applications: 12 September 2025

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