{"id":17159,"date":"2024-07-01T16:46:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T14:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jda.org.za\/archived\/?p=17159"},"modified":"2024-07-15T11:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:41:27","slug":"legal-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jda.org.za\/archived\/legal-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGAL SPECIALIST"},"content":{"rendered":"

SALARY PACKAGE: R 635 799 \u2013 953 698 p.a TCTC (including benefits)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:<\/strong> Reporting to the Senior Manager: Strategy, Performance, Risk and Administration. To provide legal advice and \/ or strategic direction on the litigations, interpretation and application of relevant legislation with respect to the activities of all business units of the JDA.<\/p>\n

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:<\/strong> The role will \u2022 Provide input on all legal correspondence e.g. letters of demand, summons and all court processes received. \u2022 Decide on the prospects of success of litigating and manage litigation on behalf of JDA. \u2022 Communicate with attorneys on progress with litigation. Comply with legislation. \u2022 Draft legal and policy documents. \u2022 Draft contracts on behalf of JDA. \u2022 Make amendments to legal and policy documents. \u2022 Draft standard templates for JDA agreements (inter alia loan agreements, suretyship agreement, shareholder agreements and subscription agreements, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs, CAs, IP Use Agreements etc). \u2022 Draft and review leases and service level agreements attached to a branch \/building. \u2022 Facilitate management\u2019s understanding of legal implication with respect to potential business initiatives. \u2022 Facilitate corporate understanding of legislation affecting agricultural sector, particularly with respect to research, technology development and transfer. \u2022 Provide legal advice and litigation management for the organization. \u2022 Provide contractual dispute resolution support. Develop Service Level Agreements and criteria to monitor performance. \u2022 Provide legal advice and support in terms of contract negotiation, formulation, finalisation and termination to ensure compliance of newly drafted contracts with the National Treasury Contract Management Framework. \u2022 Act as the custodian of all contracts by creating and maintaining contracts register and ensuring safe-keeping of all contracts and agreements. \u2022 Develop standard contracts for the appointment of suppliers (incl. consultants, contractors etc). \u2022 Conduct Legislative Compliance Assessment to determine the level of compliance with legislation within the organization and monitor compliance with all policies, legislation, government policies, and legal requirements. \u2022 Chair and conduct disciplinary hearings. \u2022 Provide input and advice to Industrial Relations regarding labour issues and grievances.<\/p>\n

Education and experience required:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Matric \/Grade 12
\n\u2022 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) NQF Level 7
\n\u2022 Post Graduate qualification is advantageous
\n\u2022 Minimum relevant 5 years legal experience in local government, construction industry and legal drafting
\n\u2022 Admission as attorney of high court or Advocate of the bar is a must.
\n\u2022 Advanced MS Office and Report writing skills.
\n\u2022 Valid drivers license is a must have.<\/p>\n

Closing date:<\/strong> 19 July 2024
\nPlease take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:<\/p>\n

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/share-eu1.hsforms.com\/1CUGDDxKjQ6iy60ofjCfFlwew554<\/a><\/p>\n

ENQUIRIES ONLY:<\/strong>
\nContact Person:<\/strong> Sibongile Makhanya
\nTel No:<\/strong> 011 688 7800<\/p>\n

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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