Parliamentary Legal Adviser, Constitutional Law; Hybrid

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Parliamentary Legal Adviser, Constitutional Law; Hybrid Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

Position: Parliamentary Legal Adviser, Constitutional Law (Hybrid)

Constitutional and Legal Services Office Parliamentary Legal Adviser:
Constitutional and Legal Services Office X 3 Posts (IRC
8617)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, vests the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa with legislative authority in the national sphere of government and the mandate to oversee the national executive. The Parliamentary Service, headed by the Secretary to Parliament, provides professional services and support to ensure that Parliament fulfils its constitutional mandate and core functions.

The Constitutional and Legal Service Office (CLSO) provides legal services to Parliament and is an integral part of Parliamentary Services. CLSO is looking to fill three positions for Parliamentary Legal Adviser. The ideal candidates must be passionate about contributing to the values of Parliament. They must value openness, mutual respect, responsiveness, professionalism, integrity, accountability and teamwork. The candidate must have a keen interest in legislation, be up to date with the latest developments in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Parliamentary law, enjoy litigation management, be detail-oriented, dynamic, and able to work under pressure.

JOB

SUMMARY

A Parliamentary Legal Adviser is responsible for providing legal advice to Parliament and the Parliamentary Service. The key responsibilities are to:

• Provide written and oral legal advice to the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Committees, and the Secretary to Parliament.
• Advise Committees on legislation through the various stages of the legislative process.
• Manage litigation matters involving Parliament, including advising the Presiding Officers on litigation strategy, liaising with Attorneys and Counsel representing Parliament, and ensuring the interests of Parliament are protected.
• Advise on Parliament’s oversight mandate.
• Draft and scrutinise legal instruments.
• Draft and vet contracts and policies.
• Conduct legal research.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Be an admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Have five (5) years’ post-admission experience as a Legal Adviser in the legislative or public sector, or in the areas of constitutional or public law.
• This post is subject to a six (6) month probation period.

A CANDIDATE WILL BE AT AN ADVANTAGE IF THEY HAVE:

• A Master of Laws degree in an area of constitutional or public law
• Experience in managing litigation.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant branches of the Law, such as Constitutional Law, Parliamentary Law, Administrative Law, Labour Law, Law of Contract, Public International Law and Interpretation of Statutes and Electoral Law.
• Knowledge of Parliamentary and House Standing Rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of Committee procedures.
• Knowledge of Civil Court procedures.
• Legal and legislative drafting skills.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s Electoral System.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s political environment.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and prioritising skills
• Advanced MS Office suite skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork.

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Diploma or degree in Administration or Law and 3 years’ relevant experience in Administration position. A paralegal qualification or experience will be an advantage.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sound organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• General administrative and planning skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Good command of English (oral and written communication skills).
• Ability to find information from the Internet.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe applications.

BENEFITS

In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous…

Title: Parliamentary Legal Adviser, Constitutional Law; Hybrid

Company: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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