Manager Legal Services

SUMMARY:
Manager Legal Services

POSITION INFO:

The incumbent will lead a team of professionals and will be responsible for:

• Financial management and control within the unit
•  Identification of risk and mitigation
• Management of people within the unit including performance management.
• Provide a practical and legal advisory service;
  • Institute and defend legal action;
  • Ensure all contractual authorisations;
  • Compile the Commissioner practical procedure and case law manuals; Provide ongoing support to Commissioners and also monitor reviews in the labour courts; and
  • Be involved in recommending amendments to the LRA and the rules of the CCMA.
  • Develop and execute legal strategy. Represent CCMA in courts including at the CCMA initiate/prosecute in disciplinary processes

Skills:

• exceptional team leadership and management capabilities;
• Solution-focused with strong analytical, attention to detail and connective thinking skills;
• Able to identify and mitigate legal risks;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Assertive, resilient and able to work under pressure. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships and networks at all levels;
• Able to work independently, engage professionally with external stakeholders and internal stakeholders; and
  • Deadline driven, adaptable to change and able to navigate ambiguity and deal with the unexpected

Key Requirements

• LLB Degree or any other Law degree
• 5 to 8 years  experience in law and managerial skills
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate
• Experience in court litigation will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant employment laws and contract law

 Detailed Experience

Expert drafting and contract negotiation, preparation, project management and administration skills. Knowledge of labour, company and commercial law with expertise in drafting contracts and structuring commercial transactions. High-level understanding of relevant domestic and foreign regulatory requirements and their impact on the labour market. Must be able to translate and communicate legal knowledge for a non-legal audience. Team leadership and management capabilities.

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