Senior Labour Legal Advisor

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  Labour Legal Advisor
Location:  Sandton
Remuneration:  R26 000 – R28 000

Our client, a Training and Skills Development Specialist, is looking for a Labour Legal Advisor to join their team in Sandton. We require your experience in representing clients at the CCMA and/or Bargaining Council.
 
We are looking for your experience in chairing disciplinary hearings, poor work performance, incapacity hearings, grievances, retrenchments, union negotiations, strike management on behalf of the company or client.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attending on-site client appointments, including chairing disciplinary hearings, poor work performance, incapacity hearings, grievances, retrenchments, union negotiations, strike management etc.
• Representing clients at the CCMA or Bargaining Council, including drafting of necessary documentation
• Drafting of employment contracts, policies, documents/ agreements
• Attending to client telephonic- email enquiries and drafting opinions
• Take responsibility for general administrative duties, record-keeping, statistics, and report generation
• Provide training sessions to clients
• Conducting research and drafting up-to-date newsletters
• Attend to telephonic queries after hours
• Providing support services to management and colleagues
• Contribute to the delivery and promotion of company services
• Delivering other services offered by the business as required

POSITION INFO:
Required qualification and working knowledge:

• LLB Degree
• 2 – 3 Years of experience with Employment Law
• 2+ Years of experience representing clients at the CCMA and/or Bargaining Council
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of labour law
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work well under pressure, with excellent administrative, time management, communication, and writing skills
• Must demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and confidence.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle
• Possess a valid driver’s license