Senior Manager Legal

Listing reference: eskom_003542
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Legal
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Business Development. Business Unit: Strategy Delivery. Area of specialization: Reporting to General Manager Business Development, the Senior Manager Legal will be responsible for managing a professional legal advisory team and providing strategic and professional legal services.
Job description

 Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s): 

o   LLB degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate or a

o   B Proc degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate

 

·       Related Minimum Experience: 

o   10 Years post admission experience in a legal and strategic environment. 

·       Professional Registration Body:

o   Legal Practice Council (LPC)

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

 

·       Leadership:

o   Team player

o   Mentor and provide guidance to legal team

o   Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities

o   Drive the implementation of strategy effectively

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Relevant and applicable legal principles

o   Eskom policies, processes and procedures

o   Relevant legal knowledge and training

 

·       Skill:

o   Management

o   Research

o   Analytical

o   Strategic analysis and assessment

o   Business acumen

o   Commercial know-how

o   Negotiation

o   Interpersonal relations

o   Communication

o   Computer literate

o   Work under pressure

o   Work independently and in a cross-functional team

o   Commercial know-how

 

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Formulate and execute legal strategy.

·       Manage a professional legal advisory team.

·       Provide strategic and professional legal advice.

·       Manage dispute resolution and provide negotiation assistance.

·       Assist with the implementation of legislation and case law.

·       Manage external attorneys.

·       Manage client relationships.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

o   LLB degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate or a

o   B Proc degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate 

·       Related Minimum Experience: 

o   10 Years post admission experience in a legal and strategic environment. 

·       Professional Registration Body:

o   Legal Practice Council (LPC)

 

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