Job # 1394810/784:
Job Title: Specialist Corporate Legal Services
Market Related Salary
Head Office - Pretoria South Africa (Gauteng)
Job Purpose:
To provide legal advice and support to senior management on a broad spectrum of IT and related matters, including the drafting, vetting and negotiation of all IT and related contracts, identification and legal management of associated risks. Duties:
1. Legal advice and support to senior management
Independent advise on the legal content and effects of standard legal documents
Obtain brief to institute/ defend legal action for or against SARS.
Collate all the necessary information / documentation relevant action
Advise on the legal consequences of performance of an act (discharge of a duty) e.g. Termination of a legal agreement.
Preparation of memoranda to Chief Legal Officer and Executive for approval setting out the legal issues and the prospects of success and provide legal advisor's recommendations. Memo to include research of the applicable legal principles and motivated conclusions based on decided cases, where applicable.
On approval, carry out the recommended actions and constantly report on progress
On finalisation, write out a close-up report.
2. Legal opinions and advice
Consultations with internal requestor
Obtain written confirmation of facts provided verbally
Carry out extensive research on the legal issue in question
Write a motivated opinion and submit same to Senior Manager: Corporate and Legal Services for approval.
If need be, obtain approval from Senior Manager to brief external counsel for a second opinion.
3. Draft or vet contracts
Consult with internal stakeholders
Obtain any supporting documentation
Obtain proof of procurement process followed
Research any legal issues and/or obtain advice from external legal advisor
Draft contracts and circulate amongst internal stake holders for review and comments
Vet and identify legal risks on proposed contracts drafted by third parties
Mitigate identified risks by proposing alternative contract clauses
Incorporate any comments and submit final draft for sign-off by Chief Officer LAPD.
4. Liaise with Internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and external legal service providers.
Peruse documentation concerning legal requests received
Request for further information if necessary
Consult with stakeholder on documents and information received
Prepare the necessary internal documents for consultation with external stakeholders and/or legal service providers.
Brief external legal counsel and monitor execution of briefs.
Monitor the costs of external legal service providers.
5. Provide guidance and advice regarding the alignment of internal processes and decisions with the applicable policy and/or legal framework
Ensure SARS compliance with legal and regulatory provisions, including, but not limited to the SARS Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Guidelines and Information Technology legislation.
6. Participate in tender processes where necessary
Provide a supportive role and provide technical input into tender and related processes as required.
7. Report to Senior Manager: Corporate Legal Services.
Knowledge & Skills:
Accuracy and thoroughness.
Litigation experience; good negotiation, communication and inter personal skills.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of he relevant legislation and codes of good governanc such as SARS Act , Public Finance managment Act, Treasury Regualtions, Protocol on Corporate Governance in Public Sector Code of Good Practice for Public Entities, King report and IT legislation.
Education & Experience:
B. Degree (legal)
At least four to six years post articles/ relevant working experience.
Admitted Attorney
Post graduate degree/diploma in Information Technology will be an added advantage.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
Ability
be discreet when dealing with client information
interact with people at all levels
investigate and assess new and proposed legislation and regulations
investigate new and proposed legislation
liaise and consult with attorneys and advocates
understand specific legal issues that may impact on the company's operation
manage client expectations
prepare and draft legal documentation
Knowledge
the preparation of legal documents
dispute resolution
how laws affect organisations
negotiation principles
Putting our people first is an integral part of SARS business strategy. In support of this and our ongoing evolution towards becoming the best employee-centric employer in South Africa, our Human Resources strategy aims to create a high performing environment for our people by role modelling and embedding the right behaviours and values.
Apply online before 04/06/2012.
Apply to:
http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=205
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