Requisition ID 12422 - Posted - Commercial Services - Group Exco: Legal Services - GP - Auckland Park POSITION: MANAGER: COMMERCIAL SERVICES (LEGAL) REPORT LINE: HEAD: LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION: LEGAL GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SCALE CODE: 130 POSITION ID: 60017526 CLOSING DATE: 01 OCTOBER 2024 Reporting to the Head: Legal Services the incumbent is to provide an effective and efficient legal support through the drafting and vetting of Commercial Contracts consistently with the Commercial Services Strategy, including the provision of sound legal advice and support operations to maximise return on investment and ensure business growth.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGY Adapt organisational objectives into workable goals for the business unit Responsible for the implementation of predetermined objectives related to the drafting of Contracts Contribute to the development of Commercial Services Strategy Establishing best practices and performance standards for Commercial Services and ensuring implementation thereof BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Management of the Commercial Legal Services team to ensure effective legal service and support throughout the Organisation Develop and review legal documents and standardise templates and contracts for compliance with legal obligations and governance Quality assure the legal products of Legal Advisors Conduct ongoing research, maintaining current knowledge of changes in legal frameworks and developments in the industry regarding Legal aspects Support functional areas of the business by proactively identifying legal risks/issues that could arise and providing of commercial legal advice Represents the Legal department in negotiations with third parties Manage the more complex negotiations, contract agreements, etc. Conduct due diligence investigations and provide related legal advice Monitoring all commercial legal work performed within the SABC to ensure adherence to set standards Ensuring requisite performance and compliance standards in the negotiation, structuring, drafting and/or vetting of non-standard agreements RISK AND GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT Ensure adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure for Commercial Services; Management of risk related to Commercial Services; Ensure adherence to and observance of governance processes related to the drafting and vetting of Commercial Contracts; Effectively dealing with regulatory matters relative to the Co-operation with Supply Chain Management to ensure Contracts are drafted to protect the interests of the SABC Applying, interpreting and advising on legislation to ensure proper corporate governance STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT Co-ordinate, oversee and manage communications with all stakeholders in line with policy and ensure effective client engagement Compile high level reports on specific legal transactions and projects Understand customer needs and revise legal systems accordingly in order to satisfy needs and requirements LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Responsible for Performance Management in accordance with organizational policy and procedures. Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership. Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff. Manage the Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members. Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A relevant degree (NQF 7) in law namely, BProc or LLB degree or equivalent Candidates with Master's Degree and/or higher qualification will be preferred Admission as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage 6 years' post admission experience as Legal Advisor in private or public sector 3 years' Litigation Management experience 2 years' Management or supervisory experience KNOWLEDGE: Policies and Procedures Business Environment Deal Structuring Corporate and Commercial legal principles Ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
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