Corporate Counsel – Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)

FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT – HEAD OFFICE

Position Purpose
This role is the Corporate’s in-house counsel for matters on general corporate law, public law, property law and civil law. It provides advice, counsel, representation and analysis to the organization in connection with legal matters.
The role will also represent WUC ‘s legal interests before local administrative agencies, special interest groups or stakeholder groups in a variety of settings.

Key responsibilities
• Legal Advisory, Legal Contracts, Litigation & Representation
• Governance & Policies, Compliance, Culture

Outputs and Measures
• Quality of legal representation. Applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
• Optimal cost of litigation resolution. Thorough Corporate Contracts
• Budget Management for legal services function
• Optimal supervision of the legal section

Qualifications and Experience
• LLB Degree
• Admitted as an attorney, conveyance and notary public
• Valid driver’s licence’
• 5 years’ legal experience specialising in corporate or civil law, including 3 years at supervisory level.

Competencies
• Think and Act Strategically. Decide and Initiate Action
• Provide Direction and Effective supervision
• Effective Communication
• Plan and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results)
• Network, Build and Manage Teamwork
• Deliver Quality Service

Remuneration
• Salary: An attractive salary package for both positions commensurate to the market
• Leave: 30 working days per annum
• Gratuity: 25% gratuity payment at the end of contract

Other Benefits
• Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)
• 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid