Chief Advisor Prof Legal (Environmental Law)

Listing reference: eskom_005145
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: P17 Area of specialization: To provide strategic legal advice and services, applying theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise, developing and operationalising this knowledge and expertise to advise and assist business in achieving optimal results and minimise risk. Expert knowledge of and experience in Environmental Law, over at least the last five years. Department: Commercial Business Unit: Legal Location: Eskom Megawatt Park (Gauteng) Reference Number: 49987425LJ Closing Date: 10 June 2026
Job description

    Behavioral

·       Professionalism

·       Honesty

·       Integrity

·       Trustworthiness

·       Diligence

·       Solution-driven

       Leadership

·       Team player

·       Mentor and provide guidance to senior legal advisors

·       Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities

·       Drive the implementation of strategy effectively

     Knowledge

·       Relevant and applicable legal principles

·       Policies, processes and procedures

·       Relevant legal knowledge and training

      Skill

·       Research

·       Analytical

·       Strategic analysis and assessment

·       Business acumen

·       Commercial know-how

·       Negotiation

·       Interpersonal relations

·       Communication

·       Computer literate

·       Work under pressure

·       Work independently and in a cross-functional team

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide strategic, general and more complex and/or specialised legal advice.

·       Manage dispute resolution

·       Provide negotiation assistance.

·      Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.

·     Manage external attorneys 

           

    “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

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Minimum requirements

    Qualification(s): 

·       LLB/B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and Admitted Attorney/Advocat

     Related Minimum Experience:

·       7 years’ experience post admission experience in legal and strategic business

environment

·       Professional Registration Body:  Legal Practice Council (LPC)

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