Legal Manager Vacancy

Mastech Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Legal Manager for a 2-month period in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in legal management, focusing on contract management and regulatory compliance. Candidates must hold an LLB (NQF 8) qualification and be an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, demonstrating expertise in various legal matters including legislative interpretation and corporate law. This role offers a rate-based remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management position providing Legal services.
• 3 years' post admission experience as attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Knowledge of Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Corporate, and Contract Law.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft all types of commercial agreements.
• Provide relevant and appropriate legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with Public Financial Management Act and other regulations.

Skills

Expert knowledge at legal matters

Strong communication skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

LLB (NQF 8) qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

A legal Manager is required for a 2 months period urgently

Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge of legislations governing SETAs. Strong corporate legal background dealing with reviewing and drafting of all types of commercial agreements. Proven track record of providing relevant and appropriate legal counsel. Proven track record in civil litigation, administrative law, labour law contracts drafting and vetting, dispute resolution processes. Experience in the implementation of efficient contract management processes. Knowledge and working experience in the applications of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations and other relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service. Knowledge of current legislation, applicable to state-owned entity particularly SETAs. Proven legislative drafting experience in the public sector. Broader knowledge of the South African legislative landscape. Understanding and interpretation of SETA landscape. Skills: Expert knowledge at legal matters; Interpretation and application of legislative prescripts; Strong communication skills both verbal and written; Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills; Attention to detail; Self-disciplined and able to adhere to strict timeframes; Ability to prioritise workload in line with strict timeframes and optimise the use of resources; Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to problems and to overcome potential challenges (quick thinker); Research and investigations skills; Good Presentation skills; Exercise a high level of confidentiality; Integrity and Professionalism.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Experience: 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.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent plus an LLB (NQF 8) qualification. Degree or equivalent. Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Package & Remuneration

Rate Based