Legal Advisor : Commercial

Technology Innovation Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation-focused agency in Pretoria is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide legal services to support its business units. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Law, at least five years of experience, and is knowledgeable about compliance and litigation. This role involves drafting agreements, conducting legal research, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure sound legal practices are followed, fostering an environment of teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Five years' post admission experience.
• Two years' experience in a commercial environment and/or prior exposure to the technology innovation environment.
• Litigation experience.
• Knowledge of laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to TIA Business Units.
• Draft various commercial legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research to identify risks associated with activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain relationships.
• Ensure quality assurance for all written documents.

Skills

Business acumen

Commercial decision-making

Communication skills

Assertiveness

Critical judgment

Customer Centricity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB, B Proc, B Iuris or related)

Job description

Job Advert SummaryTechnology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer-centric and impact focused organisation.

In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition.

We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-financial support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people's lives and protecting the environment.

The Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.Job PurposesTo provide legal services, including support and advice to all TIA Business Units and, in respect of TIA projects / programmes, to ensure that TIA is protected by sound legal contracts.Minimum RequirementsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Law (e.g. LLB, B Proc, B Iuris or related)Admission as an Attorney or AdvocateFive years' post admission experienceTwo years' experience in a commercial environment and / or prior exposure to the technology innovation environment.Litigation experience.Knowledge of Laws, legislation and compliance requirements for the various operational aspects of TIA;Drafting various agreements;Public Finance Management Act,

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• ;Knowledge of local and international legal trends applicable to TIA.SkillsBusiness acumenCommercial decision-making skillsCommunication – written and verbal skillsAssertiveCritical judgmentCustomer CentricityDuties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial PerspectiveContribute towards saving for TIA by limiting operational costs, also complying with the National Treasury Cost Containment Measures (NTCM).

Stakeholder ManagementLiaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain healthy relationships.Collaborate with all TIA Business Units by providing legal advice on a variety of matters across the entire business.Represent the Head : Legal Services on various committees, as may be required.Internal ProcessesDrafting a variety of commercial legal agreements, including funding agreements, sponsorship agreements, service level agreements, etc.Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, compliance and regulatory issues.Conduct legal research and analysis to anticipate and identify potential legal risks and implications associated with activities, initiatives and decisions.Support TIA business units, as part of a deal team by participating in legal due diligence processes with regard to funding applications and innovation programme concepts.Ad hoc – any other related legal work allocated by Line Manager, as and when required.Maintain strict adherence to workflows, standard operating procedures and processes for contract drafting.Maintain strict adherence to all applicable legislation.Ensure quality assurance in respect of all written documents, including contracts, reports, memoranda, etc.Ensure information systems and tools are optimally utilised to execute tasks.Learning and GrowthKnowledge-sharing in order to transfer knowledge and skill to other Team members.Attend work-related, self-development courses including training (both external and internal) seminars, conferences, webinars, workshops, etc.