Legal Advisor (Contracts)

SUMMARY:
To provide a comprehensive Legal Advisory service in relation to Contracts, Contracts Compliance and

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide a comprehensive Legal Advisory service in relation to Contracts, Contracts Compliance and Property Portfolio. The successful applicant will also be required to initiate student GBV hearings and offer support to the Senior Director.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful applicant shall: Manage and maintain a contract drafting and vetting service for all commercial and research contracts. • Ensure contract compliance and manage risk to the University. • Maintain a comprehensive legal advisory service in relation to the University’s property portfolio. • Provide written legal opinions to senior management. • Initiate disciplinary hearings against students charged with GBV offences.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstratable contract drafting skills. • Communication and advisory skills. • Legal research skills. • Problem solving and decision-making skills. • Attention to detail. • Clinical legal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• LLB degree • Admission as an attorney or advocate (with pupilage) • 2 years post admission experience • Experience in commercial contract drafting and vetting • Knowledge of statutory provisions impacting upon research contracts in Higher Education • Knowledge of Administrative Law • Understanding of GBV issues in South Africa

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (12 July 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

 

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