Regional Legal Advisor

Telkom; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Regional Legal Advisor to manage and handle litigious matters and provide legal advice. The candidate will lead the regional Legal Services section, ensuring productivity and performance while advising senior management. A relevant law degree and admission as an Attorney or Advocate are essential, along with at least 5 years of legal experience. The role demands strong decision-making and conflict management skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admission as practicing Attorney or Advocate is required.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a legal environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle all litigious matters/claims for and against the company.
• Provide legal advice in the region.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve performance targets.

Skills

Legal Procedures

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Negotiation Techniques

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree (NQF7) in Law

Job description

Overview

Job number: 10008927 Job title: Regional Legal Advisor Job grade: S5 Group/BU: Openserve Division: Openserve Span of control: 0-5 Reports to: Senior Management

Core Description

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

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and handle all litigious matters/claims for and against Telkom, and provide legal advice in the region in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
• Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions as well 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; Telkom Procedures; Telkom Policies; Dispute Resolution Processes

Functional Skills:
Decision Making; Conflict Management; Administration; Computer Applications; Negotiation Techniques; Problem Solving; Time Management; Lateral Thinking; 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