Regional Legal Advisor

Telkom; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Regional Legal Advisor in Centurion, Gauteng. This role involves managing legal claims and providing comprehensive legal advice. Candidates should have a relevant Law degree and at least 5 years of experience in a legal environment. Strong competencies in decision-making, conflict management, and negotiation are essential for success in this position, which aims to enhance organizational performance and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Admission as practicing Attorney or Advocate
• 5 years relevant experience in a Legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle all litigious matters / claims for and against the company.
• Provide legal advice in the region in accordance with Delegation of Authority.
• Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions.
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
• Drive implementation of solutions and organizational renewal.

Skills

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Negotiation Techniques

Problem Solving

Time Management

Litigating Techniques

Education

Relevant Degree (NQF7) in Law

Job description

Overview

Job title : Regional Legal Advisor

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : October 18, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Core Description

Manage and handle all litigious matters / claims for and against Telkom, and provide legal advice in the region in accordance with the Delegationof Authority. Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions as well as matters handed over to the duly appointed attorneys in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle all litigious matters / claims for and against Telkom, and provide legal advice in the region in accordance with the Delegationof Authority.
• Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions aswell as matters handed over to the duly appointed attorneys in the region.
• Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow.
• Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner.
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
• Enable employee satisfaction measures.
• Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff.
• Set performance targets.
• Implement Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHE) and ensure a conducive working environment.
• Implement operational plan and deliverables.
• Interpret divisional plan and formulate operational deliverables.
• Provide input to business plan and budget.
• Implement performance enhancements.
• Drive implementation of solutions and organisational renewal.
• Control cost and expenses against the operational budget (OPEX).

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Legal Procedures; Employment Contract Law; Transport Code; Telkom Structure; Telecommunication Legislation; Civil / Criminal Procedure; TelkomProcedures; Telkom Policies; Dispute Resolution Processes

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Decision Making; Conflict Management; Administration; Computer Applications; Negotiation Techniques; Problem Solving; Time Management; LateralThinking; Litigating Techniques

ATTITUDES / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Assertive; Patient; Dedicated; Innovative; Accurate; Calm; Business Orientated; Ethical; Persuasive; Trustworthy

Certifications

Admission as practicing Attorney or Advocate

Education

• Relevant Degree (NQF7) in Law

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience :

• Relevant experience in a Legal environment.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

• Attorneys
• Law Firms
• Internal and External Customers / Clients
• Various BU's as per Region
• Law / Legal jobs