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Senior Director- Legal Services (5 year fixed term

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Kariega Full-day Full-time

Description:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

This position requires a knowledgeable and experienced legal professional across multiple areas of the law with a pragmatic solutions-orientated approach, who can successfully navigate the Universitys legal, policy and strategic environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution
  • Ensure that comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the University
  • Efficient administration and optimisation of financial and physical resources
    • Provide leadership in human resource management
    • Corporate governance and compliance reporting

      CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Ability to deal with ambiguity and make well-reasoned decisions.
  • Change management and transformation
Well-developed written, verbal and communication and networking skills Strategic thinking Complex problem-solving skills Influencing and negotiation Resilience and Versatility. Finance management Project Management REQUIREMENTS LLM degree Admission as an Advocate (with pupillage) or attorney. Registration with the Legal Practice Council. Instruct and manage external legal and other professional advisors to protect and promote the Universitys financial, operational, commercial and reputational interests on an efficient, consistent and timely basis. Proven 8 10 years knowledge and experience in areas of the law including Constitutional law, Administrative law, Contract law, Commercial law, PAIA and PAJA. Vet and draft complex contracts of a commercial nature, and high-level legal opinions. Experience in legal services in Higher Education will be an advantage The University is seeking an individual who meets the technical expertise for the position, have proven leadership and management skills, can inspire and motivate the Legal Services team, and has credibility amongst their peers

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitabl

02 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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