Job Description:
The Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") assists the University of Johannesburg ("UJ"), its governance and management structures, its office-bearers and employees ("the Clients") to conduct the University's business effectively, in accordance with legal and policy requirements of which the legal advisors in the OGC are experts. The OGC helps its Clients to resolve issues with a legal dimension in a practical, timely and efficient manner. The OGC advises its Clients on pro-active measures to mitigate problems and potential risks.
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Job Responsibilities:
Have expanded conceptual and practical knowledge of contract review process, meaning of terms and clauses and acceptable level of risk for the institution.
The development and drafting of a wide variety of UJ policies and the management of the policies to adoption.
The ability to deliver solutions to a wide range of challenging situations.
The ability to rapidly determine key issues and any conflicts or dispute
The review and drafting of standard terms and conditions within UJ.
Compile contract risk analysis and draft risk summaries.
Engage with external and internal customers and suppliers regarding contracts.
Provide legal advice in respect of UJ related contracts and commercial matters.
Must be highly experienced in the law of contract.
Reporting to and making presentation to relevant UJ structures in relation to the function.
Consider, vet, comment and draft a wide variety of contracts and commercial matters across a wide range of disciplines, from procurement to
Higher Education related contracts.
Strong negotiation experience to drive appropriate risk reduced contracts to finality.
The supply of adequate and relevant reports.
The capability to draft contracts and template contracts from scratch and accordingly must be an exceptional drafter capable of drafting contracts of high quality whilst maintain a high level of productivity.
Job Requirements:
More than 8 years' requisite experience in legal practice (or equivalent corporate or higher education experience) (as attorney or advocate) at an appropriate level.
The highest level of proficiency in contract and commercial law.
Demonstration of practical skills by way of an assessment set by and at the election of the General Counsel for shortlisted candidates .
Admitted attorney or advocate.
A Master's qualification or studying towards a Master (an LLM in this instance) will be a strong recommendation. Exceptions may be considered on the basis of extensive and relevant practical experience.
Communication skills in English at the highest level (both oral and written).
Job Details:
Company:University of Johannesburg
Vacancy Type:Full Time
Job Location:Gauteng
Application Deadline: N/A
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