Job Description

Legal Officer - PretoriaDuties and ResponsibilitiesCo-ordinate and manage the legal process with regard to the enforcement of the MIBCO Collective Agreements in the region.Manage claims instituted against an establishment as a result of legal actionPrepare case files for hearings, attends conciliation and arbitration hearings and presents MIBCOxe2x80x99s case ensure that the collective agreement is maintainedAttend to interpleader proceedings and represent MIBCO at CCMA and Labour CourtManages quality control of legal activities in a regionLiaise and communicate with external legal service providersAssist with any other function as per Managerxe2x80x99s instructionFiling Variation Applications where Commissioners errors occur on Arbitration AwardsInterpretation of AwardsOpposing Rescission Applications and filing notices with the DRCVerifying and withdrawing finalized cases in legal processReferring unpaid Settlement Agreement as per Section 142 process / negotiating and finalizing administrativeCompile and draft heads of arguments and applicationsCompile legal recommendation for Regional Council Board meetingsSupervise the Legal Admin Support staffAttend to demarcation casesCompile and submit month reportsDraft internal legal opinions Knowledge / Experience / Skills / AbilitiesAbility to interpret and apply / enforce the Mibco agreementsAbove average verbal and written communication and listening skillsAbility to build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e. existing clients and potential clients as well as internal stakeholders, i.e. colleagues and managementGood decision making and problem solving skillsGood analytical skills with attention to detailStrong negotiation and report writing skills.Excellent administration, organizational and planning skillsQualifications4 year Law DegreeMust be an Admitted AttorneyAt least 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the field of Labour Law AND knowledge specifically with regards to Bargaining Councils and collective agreementsSound knowledge or and experience of dispute resolution processes.Knowledge of the civil procedure essentialValid Driverxe2x80x99s License.Computer literacy (Word & Excel)

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