Job Description:
STATE LAW ADVISER
Introduction

Our client is seeking a State Law Advisor to join them for a 12 Months Contract Appointment.
Description
Requirements :LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 5 years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Legal Practice Act; Experience in Procedural Law and Taxation of Bills of Costs will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies:

Legal Research and drafting skills
Advance research skills
Problem solving and decision making skills
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Computer literacy
Policy formulation skills
Project management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
DUTIES:

Key Performance Areas and responsibilities : Plan and do research, including comparative legal research, in respect of the law of South Africa; Conduct extensive consultation with stakeholders with a view to obtain input and comment on draft research papers; Make proposals for the development, improvement and modernization of the South African law; Develop recommendations and draft legislation for law reform; Prepare issue papers, discussion papers and reports that contain research, recommendations and draft legislation for law reform; Conduct Socio Economic Impact Assessments on research and legislative proposals; Perform administrative and other duties related to the work SA Law Reform Commission.

** Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.