About this role
About the Role The Chief Advisor, Professional Legal at Eskom provides strategic legal advice and services to the business, applying theoretical and practical knowledge to advise and assist management in achieving optimal results while minimising risk. This role develops and operationalises legal knowledge and collaborates with internal stakeholders and external attorneys to ensure compliant and effective legal support within the Electricity, Energy & Water sector. What You'll Do
- Provide strategic, general and more complex and/or specialised legal advice.
- Manage dispute resolution.
- Provide negotiation assistance.
- Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.
- Manage external attorneys. What We're Looking For
- Qualification(s): LLB/B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and Admitted Attorney / Advocate.
- Minimum Related Experience: 7 years post admission experience in legal and strategic business environment.
- Professional Registration Body: Legal Practice Council (LPC).
- Behavioural: Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthiness.
- Leadership: Team player; Mentor and provide guidance to senior legal advisors; Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities; Drive the implementation of strategy effectively.
- Knowledge: Relevant and applicable legal principles; Eskom policies, processes and procedures; Relevant legal knowledge and training.
- Skills: Research; Analytical; Strategic analysis and assessment; Business acumen; Commercial know-how; Negotiation; Interpersonal relations; Communication; Computer literate; Work under pressure; Work independently and in a cross-functional team. Compensation & Benefits
- Remuneration: Market Related