Legal Advisor– Regulation Development and Legal Support …, Midrand

We are seeking a highly skilled

Legal Advisor

to join our team and provide expert legal support in the development, review, and approval of civil aviation regulations and technical standards.

Qualification and Experience

B Proc or LLB, admission as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage

Legislative drafting certificate

LLM degree (ideal)

3 years experience as an Attorney or Advocate with Basic Elementary exposure as Legal Practitioner

3 years Legislative Drafting experience

KPIs

Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards

Draft regulations and technical standards

Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines

Review the final drafts of regulations and amendments to confirm legality

Determine the effect of amendments and ensure conformity with constitutional principles

Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards

Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC

Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions

Assist technical Divisions in developing legally sound and concise regulations and technical standards

Manage the formulation and approval of regulations and technical standards through a consultative process with the aviation industry

Manage Secretarial support services of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom) and associated Subcommittees

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions

Draft and vet legal and non‑legal documentation

Draft monthly and quarterly reports to contribute to Executive management reports

Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Department when delegated

Provide general legal services

LITIGATION PROCESS

Deal with Department of Transport and Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the organization in the Civil Aviation Appeals Committee

Research the legalities pertaining to the litigation matters and ensure the organization is protected against any legal risk that may arise

Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procurement processes

Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide attorneys in the litigation matters

Facilitate consultations between organization employees and attorneys

Ensure appropriate way of finalizing legal matters in the best interest of the organization

Ensure consistent update on progress of litigation matters and proper processing and approval of attorneys’ invoices

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

Draft, vet, interpret and advise on contracts to ensure compliance and protect the interests of the organization

Draft/scrutinise or vet commercial contracts and service level agreements

Provide legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements

Provide legal opinions/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts and recommend course of action to be taken

Provide legal services in meetings when requested to do so by organization Divisions and draft/scrutinise and finalise international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU)

GENERAL

Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Division when required

Participate in Enforcement and Exemption activities as and when required

Compile reports

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