Senior Litigation Advisor | Transnet

Transnet Job Vacancies – Senior Litigation Advisor

The Senior Litigation Advisor is responsible for effectively managing litigation risk and providing professional legal advice and support to Transnet SOC Ltd and its divisions. This includes offering specialized legal advisory services, including legal opinions and litigation support, to Board Committees, all divisions, and subsidiaries of Transnet.

Position Outputs

• Handling a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters and assisting the business in assessing and mitigating associated litigation risk.
• Maintaining accurate litigation management records.
• Collaborating to fulfill administrative and litigation-related responsibilities.
• Providing proactive advice and counsel to internal clients to address and mitigate potential risks.
• Developing training materials, publications, reports, or presentations on legal matters.
• Monitoring, summarizing, and analyzing case law, legislation, and administrative policies.
• Managing incoming legal processes and documents.
• Conducting witness interviews, gathering and analyzing relevant documents, and drafting responses and recommendations.
• Managing external legal counsel regarding strategy, proceedings, and billing.
• Undertaking other assigned tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB/B. Proc degree qualification required.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ post-admission experience in a legal environment dealing with complex litigation matters.
• Demonstrated autonomy in handling cases and transactional requests.
• Trustworthiness and honesty in financial handling as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent writing, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Legislative Certification/Registration required: Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 10-12 years post-Articles or Pupillage.

Competencies

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery

Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who belong to designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division.