Manager: Corporate Legal Services

Formal Education:

LLB

Admitted as attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa

Postgraduate qualification in civil law/law of evidence will be an added advantage

Postgraduate qualification in constitutional or administrative law will be an added advantageExperience:

5 years post-admission litigation and dispute resolution experience in a law firm or at a society of advocates (Bar) with court experience (has run cases from inception to conclusion, including pre-trial/hearing, post-trial/hearing, and litigation/dispute resolution settlement experience)

Experience in developing and implementing a litigation strategy

Experience in civil law, civil procedure, and law of evidence

Experience in commercial litigation

Experience in constitutional and administrative law litigation

An ability to apply knowledge at strategic and business level

Good communication, presentation, and facilitation skills are essential

Drafting, report writing, and analytical skills required

Work with minimal supervision and often outside of normal business hours

The knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements i.e. to monitor, evaluate, analyse, and interpret statutory requirements and compliance