Legal Advisor: Regulation Development

REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.

Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards.

Draft regulations and technical standards

Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines.

Review the final drafts of regulations and amendment to confirm legality,

Determine the effect of such an amendment and the impact the Regulations or proposal will have on other existing legislation and ensure conformity with constitutional principles.

Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards

Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC.

Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions

Assist technical Divisions in developing legally sound and concise regulations and technical standards

Manage the formulation and approval of regulations and technical standards through a consultative process with the aviation industry

Manage Secretarial support services of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom) and associated Subcommittees.

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions.

Draft and vet legal and non- legal documentation

Draft monthly and quarterly reports to contribute to Executive management reports.

Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Department when delegated to do so.

Provide general legal services

LITIGATION PROCESS

Deal with Department of Transport and Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the SACAA in the Civil Aviation Appeals Committee.

Research the legalities pertaining to the litigation matters and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise.

Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procurement processes.

Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.

Facilitate consultations between SACAA employees and attorneys.

Ensure appropriate way of finalizing legal matters in the best interest of SACAA.

Ensure consistent update on progress of litigation matters and proper processing and approval of attorney’s invoices.

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

Draft, vet, interpret and advise on contracts to ensure compliance and protect the interests of SACAA.

Draft/scrutinise or vet commercial contracts and service level agreements.

Provide legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements.

Providing legal opinions/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts and recommend course of action to be taken.

Provide legal services in meetings when requested to do so by SACAA Divisions. Draft/scrutinise and finalise international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU)

GENERAL

Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Division when required.

Participate in Enforcement and Exemption activities as and when required to.

Compile reports