Legal Manager

Makhado Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to provide expert legal advice, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have an LLB qualification, admission as an attorney, and over 5 years of managerial experience in legal services. This role contributes to governance, contracts, and litigation strategies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in management providing Legal services.
• 3 years post admission experience as admitted attorney.

Responsibilities

• Implement the INSETA Excellence model.
• Mitigate potential litigation matters.
• Advise on governance and legal matters.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders for litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal expertise in Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Corporate and Contract Law

Contract management

Proactive litigation management

Excellent communication skills

Strategic legal advisory

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent plus an LLB (NQF 8)

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirement :

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus an LLB (NQF 8) qualification
• Degree or equivalent
• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management position providing Legal services (in Litigation, Contract Management and or in Regulatory Compliance Environment)
• 3 years post admission experience (as admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa) Knowledge of Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Corporate and Contract Law Knowledge of contract management

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Legal advise and Opinions

• Contribute to the successful implementation of the INSETA Excellence model
• Keep abreast of issues, anticipate changes in demand / regulatory changes and effect timely interventions to address the changes, working with the appropriate Heads to introduce these into the service
• Proactively and flexibly work with the other Legal Support Managers to improve the quality and efficiency of legal support services provided to the business, ensuring consistency of approach
• Take proactive steps together with divisions to mitigate any potential litigation matters that may impact the INSETA.
• Advice on remedial action on non‑conformance to performance standards; Review legal instruments to ensure adequate protection of INSETAs interest.
• Detect early warning of all risky and potentially litigious matters from divisions in order to provide timely legal advice and avoid potential and unnecessary litigation.
• Provide well‑researched and cogent advice to divisions regarding potentially litigious matters.
• Proactively manage external legal service providers by providing clear and well‑informed instructions in pending litigation matters.
• Provide general legal support and advice to management and divisions to protect the reputation of the INSETA.

Contract Management

• Responsible for drafting, vetting, reviewing, negotiating and re‑negotiating legal agreements, including service level, intermediary and binder, outsource agreements and other legal documentation
• Research and develop proposals on various strategic initiatives
• Implement and effective contract management system

Compliance with statutory requirements

• Develop overall corporate legal policies and procedures.
• Review INSETAs legislative objectives and mandate to assess the gaps among the legal frameworks.
• Contribute substantively to the INSETAs strategy, planning and reporting processes
• Consult with divisions and external legal counsel on litigation strategy when required.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to prepare briefs and recommend litigation remedies.
• Provide opinion, advice and interpretation of new legislation and regulations

Governance and Reporting

• Advise INSETA on governance and legal matters
• Advise on matters of Good Governance; the Companies Act and King IV
• Coordinate and manage the support to the CEO in respect of Board and external meetings
• Review service of the panel of attorneys on a monthly basis and establish guidelines for the usage of the panel
• Liaise with external Attorneys and prepare comprehensive briefs to counsel as and when required
• Develop, monitor and / or review Dispute Resolution Framework
• Prepare reports for presentation to relevant governance structures