Job Description

Legal Counsel for Bargaining Council - Collective Labour Law - Midrand

Our client is looking for a Legal Counsel to administer legal, regulatory and compliance processes.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa
• At least 8 - 10 years' experience in labour law (excluding years of articles/pupilship)
• At least 5 years' practical experience in litigation
• At least 5 years' Public Entity experience
• Experience in dealing with Department of Employment and Labour practices,
• Bargaining Councils, CCMA, Labour Court with appearance at the Labour Appeal Court & High Court being advantageous.
• In possession of a current valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage legal strategies and frameworksfor the Council.
• Establish an effective reporting system regarding legal and risk matters.
• To draft and review legal communication and documentation including but not limited to litigation, affidavits, review applications, contracts, SLAs etc.
• Conducting and processing of all litigation processes from inception to conclusion.
• Overseeing the Exemptions and Appeals processes.
• To oversee, manage and monitor the enforcement process once arbitration awards reach Legal Department and onwards.
• To assist with arbitrations when required in consultation with relevant parties.
• Handling rescission applications

Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of labour law legislation CCMA/Labour Court Matters expertise
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining
• Interpretation and Application of the Main Collective Agreement
• Legal Drafting

Competencies:

• Planning and organising competencies
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Technical knowledge of Labour / Employment Law

Salary: Market Related

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