Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer-centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.



In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-financial support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people's lives and protecting the environment. The Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.

Job Purposes

To provide legal services, including support and advice to all TIA Business Units and, in respect of TIA projects/programmes, to ensure that TIA is protected by sound legal contracts.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law (e.g. LLB, B Proc, B Iuris or related) Admission as an Attorney or Advocate Five (5) years' post admission experience Two (2) years' experience in a commercial environment and/or prior exposure to the technology innovation environment. Litigation experience. Knowledge of Laws, legislation and compliance requirements for the various operational aspects of TIA; Drafting various agreements; Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999; Knowledge of local and international legal trends applicable to TIA.

Skills

Business acumen Commercial decision-making skills Communication - written and verbal skills Assertive Critical judgment

Customer Centricity

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Perspective

Contribute towards saving for TIA by limiting operational costs, also complying with the National Treasury Cost Containment Measures (NTCM).

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain healthy relationships. Collaborate with all TIA Business Units by providing legal advice on a variety of matters across the entire business. Represent the Head: Legal Services on various committees, as may be required.

Internal Processes

Drafting a variety of commercial legal agreements, including funding agreements, sponsorship agreements, service level agreements, etc. Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, compliance and regulatory issues. Conduct legal research and analysis to anticipate and identify potential legal risks and implications associated with activities, initiatives and decisions. Support TIA business units, as part of a deal team by participating in legal due diligence processes with regard to funding applications and innovation programme concepts. Ad hoc - any other related legal work allocated by Line Manager, as and when required. Maintain strict adherence to workflows, standard operating procedures and processes for contract drafting. Maintain strict adherence to all applicable legislation.



Ensure quality assurance in respect of all written documents, including contracts, reports, memoranda, etc. Ensure information systems and tools are optimally utilised to execute tasks.

Learning and Growth

Knowledge-sharing in order to transfer knowledge and skill to other Team members. * Attend work-related, self-development courses including training (both external and internal) seminars, conferences, webinars, workshops, etc.