South Africa: Senior Director- Legal Services (5 year fixed term contract)

About the Role

Nelson Mandela University is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Director-Legal Services to provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic solutions-oriented approach, ensuring comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution
• Ensure that comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the University
• Efficient administration and optimisation of financial and physical resources
• Provide leadership in human resource management
• Corporate governance and compliance reporting

Requirements

• LLM degree
• Admission as an Advocate (with pupillage) or attorney
• Registration with the Legal Practice Council
• Proven 8-10 years knowledge and experience in areas of the law including Constitutional law, Administrative law, Contract law, Commercial law, PAIA and PAJA
• Vet and draft complex contracts of a commercial nature, and high-level legal opinions
• Experience in legal services in Higher Education will be an advantage

Qualifications

• LLM degree
• Admission as an Advocate (with pupillage) or attorney
• Registration with the Legal Practice Council

Salary & Benefits

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