Senior Legal advisorLitigation
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
Senior Legal advisor:LitigationOperating Division:Transnet PropertyEmployee Group:Non PermanentDepartment:Legal Risk and ComplianceLocation:JohannesburgReporting To:Senior Manager LegalGrade:EReference:req4902
Position Outputs1. Provide strategic guidance and direction on all litigation related issues.2. Manage litigation matters for or against Transnet to actively ensure that litigation cases are managed timeously efficiently and cost effectively in the best interests of Transnet.3. Ensure proper legal risk management to minimise the risk of litigation against Transnet.4. Appear for and represent Transnet in litigation matters.5. Assess all legal scenarios negotiate settle or institute legal proceedings to the best advantage of Transnet.
6. Develop implement and evaluate innovative approaches to improve the delivery of support and strategic legal services to stakeholders.7. Engage and consult with management Counsel attorneys Group Legal and other relevant stakeholders and witnesses where required.8. Draft pleadings notices affidavits and all related legal instruments.9. Give instructions to attorneys and counsel during the litigation and arbitration hearing process review and provide feedback on all pleadings and documents drafted by external law firms and Counsel assist with preparing the necessary pleadings and documents as well as management of invoices and legal budget.10. Conduct legal research in the course of litigation case management and preparation.11. Participate in and contribute to all steps of the litigation process with external legal providers and other related stakeholders.
12. Develop manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.13. Actively manage and contain litigation costs.14. Draft of legal opinions and provision of legal advice where required.15. Develop processes and procedures for accurate legal provisioning and contingent liability reporting.16. Implement litigation processes and procedures including digital solutions to ensure efficient litigation case management and reporting.17. Identify internal control weaknesses or failures revealed by litigation and notify the business thereof.18. Assess business needs identify appropriate legal training and co-ordinate and conduct workshops and presentations to appropriately targeted internal customers to give effect to organisational objectives.
Qualifications and ExperienceLLB/Relevant Degree / Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7)Min 6 years relevant experience in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience Must have experience in the management of complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines including but not limited to commercial labour administrative law and procurement law. Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Must undergo Lifestyle AuditCompetenciesStrategy and SustainabilityInnovation Strategy Implementation Strategy Communication Tactical ExecutionBusiness Performance and DeliveryPlanning & Execution Customer focus Problem Solving Driving Performance Digital proficiency Business Forecasting Business Acumen Managing Risk Data Management Business BrandingPersonal MasteryStress Management Self-awareness Learning Orientation Resilience Grit Personal Brand Self Discipline Accountability Time Management Positive thinking Goal SettingManaging RelationshipsImpact & Influence Collaboration Building Partnerships Communication and Engagement Embracing Diversity Networking Managing ConflictInspirational LeadershipManaging Talent Shaping Culture Team Inspiration Building Effective Teams Managing Change Ethical Leadership Leadership Presence Living the Transnet ValuesCorporate Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)(GRC) Strategy Performance Culture Review Governance Structure andresourcing Standards Integrity and ethical conduct Safety Practices Risk Management GRC Assessment GRC Performance Strategies Monitoring and reportingEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
The closing date is on 15/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose Support the Legal Risk and Compliance strategy and business plan to ensure that Transnet Property operates and undertakes its functions and powers in a lawful manner by safeguarding the legal interests of Transnet in all its dealings with internal & external parties with respect to litigation matters whether for or against Transnet.
Provide professional efficient and cost-effective legal services to the organisation.
Position Outputs1. Provide strategic guidance and direction on all litigation related issues.2. Manage litigation matters for or against Transnet to actively ensure that litigation cases are managed timeously efficiently and cost effectively in the best interests of Transnet.3. Ensure proper legal risk management to minimise the risk of litigation against Transnet.4. Appear for and represent Transnet in litigation matters.5. Assess all legal scenarios negotiate settle or institute legal proceedings to the best advantage of Transnet.
6. Develop implement and evaluate innovative approaches to improve the delivery of support and strategic legal services to stakeholders.7. Engage and consult with management Counsel attorneys Group Legal and other relevant stakeholders and witnesses where required.8. Draft pleadings notices affidavits and all related legal instruments.9. Give instructions to attorneys and counsel during the litigation and arbitration hearing process review and provide feedback on all pleadings and documents drafted by external law firms and Counsel assist with preparing the necessary pleadings and documents as well as management of invoices and legal budget.10. Conduct legal research in the course of litigation case management and preparation.11. Participate in and contribute to all steps of the litigation process with external legal providers and other related stakeholders.
12. Develop manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.13. Actively manage and contain litigation costs.14. Draft of legal opinions and provision of legal advice where required.15. Develop processes and procedures for accurate legal provisioning and contingent liability reporting.16. Implement litigation processes and procedures including digital solutions to ensure efficient litigation case management and reporting.17. Identify internal control weaknesses or failures revealed by litigation and notify the business thereof.18. Assess business needs identify appropriate legal training and co-ordinate and conduct workshops and presentations to appropriately targeted internal customers to give effect to organisational objectives.
Qualifications and ExperienceLLB/Relevant Degree / Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7)Min 6 years relevant experience in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience Must have experience in the management of complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines including but not limited to commercial labour administrative law and procurement law. Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Must undergo Lifestyle AuditCompetenciesStrategy and SustainabilityInnovation Strategy Implementation Strategy Communication Tactical ExecutionBusiness Performance and DeliveryPlanning & Execution Customer focus Problem Solving Driving Performance Digital proficiency Business Forecasting Business Acumen Managing Risk Data Management Business BrandingPersonal MasteryStress Management Self-awareness Learning Orientation Resilience Grit Personal Brand Self Discipline Accountability Time Management Positive thinking Goal SettingManaging RelationshipsImpact & Influence Collaboration Building Partnerships Communication and Engagement Embracing Diversity Networking Managing ConflictInspirational LeadershipManaging Talent Shaping Culture Team Inspiration Building Effective Teams Managing Change Ethical Leadership Leadership Presence Living the Transnet ValuesCorporate Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)(GRC) Strategy Performance Culture Review Governance Structure andresourcing Standards Integrity and ethical conduct Safety Practices Risk Management GRC Assessment GRC Performance Strategies Monitoring and reportingEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
Required Experience:
Senior IC
