Legal Adviser

University of the Witwatersrand

Duties: The successful applicant will carry a substantial number of legal matters to handle under high pressure, and will be expected to undertake a share of administrative duties.

Qualifications and requirements for appointment

  • Admitted attorney with 3 years post qualification experience
  • A degree in law
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience in a wide range of law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Experience in the drafting of contracts
  • Willingness to work as part of a team

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How To Apply

To apply : Please submit a covering letter of motivation, detailed CV with the names and e-mail contact details of three referees, certified copies of degrees/diplomas and SA ID (or passport if not SA). Application profiles must be registered on Wits i-Recruitment at https://irec.wits.ac.za .

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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Work At Home

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