Legal Advisor Job in City of Cape Town

Legal Advisor

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

City of Cape Town

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Job Description

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

03.10.2025

REFERENCE NUMBER

CM 16/25 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary:

R532737.00 p.a.

DEPARTMENT

Legal Services

DIRECTORATE

OFFICE OF THE CITY

MANAGER

Legal Advisor

Requirements

Relevant A Law degree Admission as an Attorney or Bar Advocate (passed bar

examination) is preferred.

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a legal

environment, preferably post-admission.

Proven civil litigation experience Legal research, advisory and legal drafting skills Sound Knowledge of local government, legislation, policies

and procedures

Computer literacy: MS Office Suite Valid Code EB driver's license is recommended Experience in one or more of the following disciplines will

be an added advantage:

administrative law, labour law,

criminal law, procurement law, conveyancing,

environmental and property law.

Key Performance Areas

Provide advice on legal issues to line departments and

Council structures by drafting and furnishing opinions or

legal assistance

Manage the resolution of legal disputes at court and other

forums and ensure adequate representation of the City's

interests

Consult, research, draft, scrutinise and amend agreements

according to client's specification, legislation, policy and

delegated authority utilising approved precedents

Provide guidance and advise at council meetings and to line

departments

Attend to correspondence and enquiries regarding services,

systems and ongoing legal projects

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