Senior State Law Adviser: Legal Advisory Services (OSD)

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior State Law Adviser within the Legal Advisory Services unit at the Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. The Office of the Premier focuses on five strategic goals: Provincial integrated planning; Coordinated Provincial performance monitoring and evaluation; Improved government communication system; Improved security management; and Effective coordination of government policies and programmes. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Providing legal advice and furnishing oral and written legal opinions and assistance to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. * Drafting Provincial legislation and continuously rationalizing Provincial laws, including old order legislation. * Drafting employment contracts, service level agreements, memoranda, letters, and other documents with a legal bearing. * Formulating and scrutinizing Provincial legislation, including subordinate legislation (e.g., Proclamations, Notices, Regulations). * Certifying internal documents. * Making inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation, and preparing comments on draft Bills and policies of National Departments. * Managing risks identified in respect of the Legal Advisory Services Unit. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An LLB degree or a recognized 4-year legal qualification equivalent to NQF 8. * Admission as an Advocate or Attorney. * At least eight (8) years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience. * A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage. * Knowledge of particular aspects of the Law. * Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of South Africa. * Practical experience in drafting of Bills. * Knowledge of specifically the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. **Minimum Competencies:** * Drafting of Provincial legislation, legal opinions and interpretation of legislation. * Strategic capability and leadership. * Financial management. * Change management. * Knowledge management. * People management and empowerment. * Programme and project management. * Service delivery innovations. * Communication. * Client. **Skills and Competencies:** * Legal Research and drafting. * Dispute resolution. * Analytical thinking. * Communication skills (written and verbal). * Presentation and facilitation skills. * Financial management skills. * Computer literacy. * Strategic planning capabilities. * Leadership skills. * Ability to work as part of a team, individual. * Ability to function effectively under pressure. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a legal professional with an LLB degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification, admitted as an Advocate or Attorney, possessing at least eight years of post-qualification litigation/advisory experience. Applicants should have a strong understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and specific legislation like the Public Service Act, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations, coupled with practical experience in drafting Bills. They must demonstrate strong competencies in legal drafting, strategic planning, financial management, communication, and leadership, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently under pressure. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-state-law-adviser-legal-advisory-services-osd-mpumalanga-office-of-the-premier Source: myjobmag

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