Legal Advisor Gauteng

Border Management Authority is actively recruiting for a Legal Advisor position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Law / Legal sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Law / Legal • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Legal professionals like Legal Advisor ensure justice and compliance. This role is essential for organizational and societal legal frameworks.

This role in Law / Legal offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Legal Advisor position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Law / Legal field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Law / Legal sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Legal Advice and Guidance

Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance to the BMA, including its management team, departments, and employees. Interpret and analyse laws, regulations, contracts, and other legal documents relevant to the organization's operations. Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies, policies, and procedures. Advise on the legality and implications of proposed policies, procedures, and initiatives. Monitor and analyse changes in legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the BMA. Conduct legal research to ensure alignment with relevant laws and regulations. Identify potential legal risks, propose mitigation strategies, and contribute to the development of new legislation and policies. Provide Legal Opinions.

Legal Documents, Legislation and Contract Management

Review and draft legal documents, including contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding,legislation and other legal instruments. Ensure that legal documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with applicable laws and policies. Provide legal oversight and support in the negotiation, review, and management of contracts and agreements. Draft and vet legal documents and contracts Draft legislation ,legal notices ,subordinate legislation and provide inputs to legislation affecting the entity.

Legal Risk , Litigation and Compliance

Identify and manage legal risks Manage litigation and oversee external counsel and attorneys Ensure that the department adheres to all organizational deadlines. Assist with the submission of mandatory reports and information. Prepare reports by collecting information for the Executive Manager. Co-ordinate and compile the department’s monthly and quarterly reports. Edits and proofreads reports and presentations. Track commitments, report deadlines and manage follow-ups. Process all documentation according to BMA policies and procedures as well as document control principals, within specified set time frames to ensure compliance. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manager to ensure business optimisation. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Manage Litigation register and contingent liabilities

Stakeholder Management and Relations 

Maintain a compliance framework in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. Liaise internal and external stakeholders and maintain healthy relationships. Collaborate with Communications & Marketing Division by providing content on Legal Services related matters for inclusion in various media platforms. Represent the organisation at various forums as directed. Establish and maintain relations with key internal and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the department can fulfil its tasks effectively and efficiently. Conduct regular workshops for to ensure the correct interpretation and application of the of related legislation. Assist  to build corporate Legal Services capacity by identifying common queries, implement strategies to build organizational Legal knowledge and develop standard solutions so that corporate capacity is built on common Legal Services issues.

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 in Law as recognised by SAQA LLB Degree will be an added advantage Admission as a legal practitioner(Attorney or Advocate with pupillage)

5 Years’ minimum post-admission legal experience

Knowledge of Administrative, civil, corporate and contract law. Knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA and the Constitution BMA Act, 2020 (Act No. 2 of 2020) Immigration Act 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) Public Service Regulatory Framework. Public Finance Management Act Knowledge of Administrative, civil, corporate and contract law. Knowledge of Companies Act Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of compliance and risk management. Extensive knowledge of commercial and corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and best practices

Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role. May be required to work overtime. Valid driver’s License