Chief Advisor Prof Legal
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Behavioral
· Professionalism
· Honesty
· Integrity
· Trustworthiness
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
· Eskom policies, processes and procedures
· Relevant Legal knowledge and training
Skill
· Research
· Analytical
· Strategic and analysis and assessment
· Business Acumen
· Commercial know-how
· Negotiation
· Interpersonal relations
· Communication
· Computer literate
· Work under pressure
· Work independently and in cross-functional team
Key Responsibilities
· Provide strategic, general and more complex and /or special legal advice.
· Manage dispute resolution.
· Provide negotiation assistance.
· Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.
· Manage external attorneys.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
· LLB/B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and Admitted Attorney/Advocate
· Must be a South African Citizen
Professional Registration Body
· Legal Practice Council (LPC)
Related Minimum Experience:
· Seven (7) years post admission experience in legal and strategic business Environment.
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