Legal Officers REF: HCLS04 at National Lotteries Commission

REF: HCLS04 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• The role is required to assist in the effective and efficient management of the legal affairs of the organization, provision of legal advisory services, and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION 

• LLB Degree (Bachelor of Law Degree) or equivalent qualification 
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa shall be an added advantage 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a legal environment / Legal Services Division in a public or private institution. 

KEY DELIVERABLES 

•  Provide legal services as required by the organisation. 
•  Assist in the provision of proactive legal advice and support to all the NLC’s operation. 
•  Research and, interpret the law for practical application to business issues 
•  Prepare briefing files. 
•  Assist in drafting of organisational policies. 
•  Draft and review contracts in line with the NLC’s regulatory framework. 
•  Assist with Legal Risk Management. 
•  Maintain an accurate and updated filing and document management system. 
•  Knowledge of applicable laws applicable in public entities (e.g. PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, POPIA, etc) 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Work in a systematic, methodological, and orderly way, within strict timelines. 
• Work productively in a high-pressure environment and manage time effectively. 
• Competent in MS Office Software package 
• Strong focus on service excellence. 
• Self-starter. 
• Process and task driven. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Team Player.