Senior Legal advisor:Litigation

Support the Legal, Risk and Compliance strategy and business plan to ensure that Transnet Property operates and undertakes its functions and powers in a lawful manner by safeguarding the legal interests of Transnet in all its dealings with internal and external parties, with respect to litigation matters whether for or against Transnet.

Provide professional, efficient, and cost effective legal services to the organisation.

1. Provide strategic guidance and direction on all litigation related issues.
2. Manage litigation matters for or against Transnet to actively ensure that litigation cases are managed timely, efficiently and cost effectively in the best interests of Transnet.
3. Ensure proper legal risk management to minimise the risk of litigation against Transnet.
4. Appear for and represent Transnet in litigation matters.
5. Assess all legal scenarios, negotiate, settle or institute legal proceedings to the best advantage of Transnet.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to improve the delivery of support and strategic legal services to stakeholders.
7. Engage and consult with management, Counsel, attorneys, Group Legal and other relevant stakeholders and witnesses where required.
8. Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits and all related legal instruments.
9. Give instructions to attorneys and counsel during the litigation and arbitration hearing process, review and provide feedback on all pleadings and documents drafted by external law firms and Counsel, assist with preparing the necessary pleadings and documents as well as management of invoices and legal budget.
10. Conduct legal research in the course of litigation case management and preparation.
11. Participate in and contribute to all steps of the litigation process with external legal providers and other related stakeholders.
12. Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
13. Actively manage and contain litigation costs.
14. Draft legal opinions and provide legal advice where required.
15. Develop processes and procedures for accurate legal provisioning and contingent liability reporting.
16. Implement litigation processes and procedures, including digital solutions, to ensure efficient litigation case management and reporting.
17. Identify internal control weaknesses or failures revealed by litigation and notify the business thereof.
18. Assess business needs, identify appropriate legal training, and coordinate and conduct workshops and presentations to appropriately targeted internal customers to give effect to organisational objectives.

• LLB/Relevant Degree / Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7).
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in a large enterprise, of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience.
• Must have experience in the management of complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to commercial, labour, administrative law and procurement law.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment.
• Must undergo Lifestyle Audit.

• Strategy and Sustainability Innovation
• Strategy Implementation
• Strategy Communication
• Tactical Execution
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Planning & Execution
• Customer focus
• Problem Solving
• Driving Performance
• Digital proficiency
• Business Forecasting
• Business Acumen
• Managing Risk
• Data Management
• Business Branding
• Personal Mastery
• Stress Management
• Self-awareness
• Learning Orientation
• Resilience
• Grit
• Personal Brand
• Self Discipline
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Positive thinking
• Goal Setting
• Managing Relationships
• Impact & Influence
• Collaboration
• Building Partnerships
• Communication and Engagement
• Embracing Diversity
• Networking
• Managing Conflict
• Inspirational Leadership
• Managing Talent
• Shaping Culture
• Team Inspiration
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Change
• Ethical Leadership
• Leadership Presence
• Living the Transnet Values
• Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy
• Performance Culture Review
• Governance Structure and resourcing Standards
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Safety Practices
• Risk Management
• GRC Assessment
• GRC Performance Strategies
• Monitoring and reporting

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.