Legal Advisor City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Southern African Music Right Organisation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their dynamic Legal Services department. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive legal support, managing copyright disputes, and overseeing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess an LLB degree and extensive experience in litigation and compliance, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to impactful legal projects and stakeholder management, all while working in a collaborative environment that values integrity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including 2 years post-articles.
• Experience in litigation, contract management, and stakeholder oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise copyright infringement and general litigation.
• Negotiate, draft, vet, and manage contracts.

Skills

Litigation

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Compliance/risk management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

LLB Degree

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Introduction

The above vacancy exists within the Legal Services department and reports to the Senior Legal Advisor.

The purpose of this role is to provide legal services and support to the company, as well as play a support role to the Legal Services General Manager.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have successfully completed an LLB degree, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of post-articles experience.

Key Performance Areas

1. Supervise copyright infringement, dispute resolution, and general litigation.
2. Contract negotiation, drafting, vetting, and management.
3. Collections (Debtors Book and Tenants).

Additional requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• 2 years of post-articles litigation and commercial experience in a law firm, along with general contract work.
• 1 year of compliance/risk management experience (advantageous).
• Ability to manage stakeholders (attorneys, legal consultants, service providers, etc.).
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and manage legal projects.
• Excellent computer skills (including word processing and spreadsheets).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of copyright law (preferable).
• Experience with employment law matters (preferable).

Core Competencies

• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Self-confidence
• Resilience
• Problem-solving ability
• Goal-setting ability
• Professional knowledge
• Action orientation
• Time management
• Analytical thinking ability