Principal Legal Practitioner

5 days ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Mastech General Trading Full time

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Stellenbosch.

KEY OUTPUTS
- Manage legal aid to the poor in the area of jurisdiction.
- Support and advise clients in line with common law principles and practice and accurate interpretation of contracts.
- Supervise and guide legal practitioners and paralegals.
- Train and develop staff.
- Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the Local Office.
- Efficient and effective sound management of Local Office operations.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- Admitted attorney or advocate, the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at any recognised institution.
- B Proc or LLB degree.
- At least twelve (12) years post qualification legal experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years’ post admission experience of which four (4) years’ court experience.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Must demonstrate an ability to manage a varied practice.
- Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

**Salary**: R700,000.00 - R1,000,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stellenbosch, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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