Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements.
- Draft, vet, analyze, and review contracts.
- Review and update contract templates.
- Timely attend to submissions received via signing hub.
- Provide legal advice to ARC user departments.
- Provide written legal advice and support to internal stakeholders as required.
- Provide urgent comments, opinions, and support on latest legal developments affecting the business of the ARC.
- Assist with litigation management.
- Provide support regarding litigation for and against ARC.
- Support the management of disputes pre-litigation to avoid costly litigation proceedings.
- Assist with budget, audit, risk, and stakeholder management.
- Manage budget.
- Manage audits.
- Manage risks.
- Manage stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent bachelor’s degree in law.
- At least 3 years post-admission experience as a practicing attorney or in a legal advisory capacity with exposure to contract drafting, litigation, legal research, and opinions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with knowledge of the industry within which the ARC operates.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to think critically, be assertive, and demonstrate leadership and decisiveness.
- Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Enquiries: Tshililo Mabirimisa: (012) 427 9716
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance, and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Applications must include a covering letter, detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, and a copy of the driver’s license) attached to the form.
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permits must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive a response within four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to appoint.
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