Senior Public-Law Litigation Strategist

Financial Sector Conduct Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Sector Conduct Authority in Pretoria seeks a senior litigator to oversee, manage and direct litigation within the Office of the General Counsel. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and provide strategic guidance on litigation matters.

You will render in-house counsel services, draft opinions on legislation, comment on proposed laws, and assist leadership in committee meetings and reporting.

Qualifications

• High integrity and sound judgment in legal matters.
• Strong legal research and analysis abilities.
• Experience in litigation management and strategy.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and direct litigation initiated by and against the FSCA.
• Procure legal service providers for the FSCA as needed.
• Provide in-house general counsel services including opinions on legislation.
• Comment on draft legislation and reports.
• Participate in decision-making regarding enforcement and supervisory mandates.
• Conduct specialist public law research and provide counsel.
• Assist General Counsel in committee meetings and reporting.
• Provide strategic guidance and transfer litigation skills to staff.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal drafting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Judgment

Integrity

Job description

Financial Sector Conduct Authority in Pretoria seeks a senior litigator to oversee, manage and direct litigation within the Office of the General Counsel. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and provide strategic guidance on litigation matters.

You will render in-house counsel services, draft opinions on legislation, comment on proposed laws, and assist leadership in committee meetings and reporting.