Chief Advisor Job Vacancy at ESKOM in South Africa

Job Title: Chief Advisor: Legal X3
Position/Task Grade: P17
Area of specialisation: Legal and Commercial
Department: Business Enablement
Business Unit: Contract Advisory & Management
Location: Megawatt Park
Reference Number: 49949779SN/329 725727
Closing Date: 16 April 2012

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s)
Grade 12 + 4 (BProc/LLB and Professional Registration) (Admission as Attorney/Advocate)
Experience
7 years post admission as an attorney /Advocate

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of legislation and common law

Interpretation of contracts
Negotiation skills
Advanced contract drafting skills
Contract Management
Preparation and perusal of court proceedings documents
Analytical and modelling skills
Achievement orientation
Communication skills
Report writing
Knowledge of international law, international treaties and agreements
Articulation and simplification of specialized legal knowledge
Understanding of the Commercial business
Ability to work under pressure
Computer Literacy

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and opinions on legal/contractual, regulatory and legislative matters affecting Group Commercial
Negotiate, vet and draft contracts, and giving legal support at negotiations for contracts and resolving contractual dispute
Provide legal/ contractual support to Group Commercial Departments in the implementation of operational plans
Give support to the Group Commercial business
Liaise with attorney�??s, advocates, national energy regulator, department of water affairs and forestry, department of minerals resources, department of energy and other legislative authorities
Provide support in Litigation matters
Give input on bills and legislation relating to minerals and energy, water and environmental affairs that may need amendments
Liaise with the Regulation and Legal department on legal matters affecting Group Commercial.
Perform any other legitimate activity as required.

If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Note that the appointment of the candidate is at Eskom?s sole discretion, taking into account factors that Eskom considers relevant including but not limited to Eskom?s employment equity policy. Eskom supports a smoke-free environment


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