Structural Information
Job number: 10008919
Job title: Senior Legal Advisor
Job grade: S4
Group/ BU: Corporate
Division: Regulatory and Legal
Span of control: 0-5
Reports to: Executive Management
Core Description
Responsible to handle all legal aspects and provision of legal assistance to the Telkom Group. Responsible for handling a variety of moderate to complex legal instructions and providing advice on appropriate action. Responsible for co-ordinating matters requiring external legal assistance and for the performance of on-site due diligence.
Job Responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing all contracts.
- Providing legal advice to subsidiaries and Telkom Group on all matters.
- Negotiating all applicable contracts/service level agreements on behalf of the Telkom Group and subsidiaries with internal and external parties.
- Researching and providing legal guidance on applicable legislation for compliance purposes.
- Coordinating all legal matters for the purpose of instructing external attorneys.
- Managing the resolution of disputes.
- Providing legal support and assistance to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Drafting opinions/submissions/memos to internal stakeholders at various levels in Telkom Group.
- Reviewing and analysing settlement proposals on disputes with suppliers and customers - working with portfolios regarding obtaining the best possible settlement proposal for the Telkom Group.
- Identifying, managing and monitoring legal risks within the company, as well as its clients to whom the company provides services.
- Providing training to internal stakeholders.
Core Competencies
Functional Knowledge
Administrative Law; ICT Environment; Industry trends; Law of Contract; Law of Delict; Telkom Policies and Procedures; Negotiating Technique; Research Methodologies; Commercial Law; Company Law; Competition Law; Corporate Law; Contract Law; Property Law.
Functional Skills
Analytical; Written and Verbal Communication; Drafting; Negotiating; Report Writing; Research Capability; Risk Management; Ability to work independently; Stakeholder Management; Conceptual Thinking; Ability to work well under pressure; Business Acumen.
Competencies (Behaviour)
Accurate; Dedicated; Ethical; Objective; Organized; Team Player; Honest; Decisive; Integrity; Confidence; Diplomacy and Tact.
Education
- NQF 7: 3 year Degree in Law.
Experience
- 7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level.
Certifications
- Admission as practicing Attorney or Advocate.
Special Requirements
- Valid Driver's license.
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours.
- Prepared to travel (Local and International).
Physical Requirements
- None.
Key Stakeholders
- Internal/external customers (including subsidiaries and business units).
- Regulatory bodies.
- External attorneys.
Additional Information
- Must have strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of the ICT industry.
- Ability to independently deliver high quality outputs timeously within highly pressurized deadlines.
- Ability to apply a business strategy to a legal principle.
- Meticulous, self-motivated and a problem solver, who takes initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The highest integrity and professionalism.
- Eager to learn, energetic and enthusiastic.
- Assertive, tenacious and resilient.
- Works well within a team environment.
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