Senior Legal Advisor

• Provide specialised legislative drafting and legal support services to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
• Providing advice or formal legal opinions on legal matters to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
• Drafting and vetting of legal instruments and contracts.
• Vetting of reports to committees
• Conducting research and training on legal matters.
• Providing legal support to council and administrative committees.
• Providing memorandums of advice and opinions on legal matters.
• Guiding the Municipality in performing its constitutional, statutory and common law duties.
• Liaising with private/ public bodies and individuals on legal matters.
• Attending Court with the Municipality’s Attorneys or Advocates on trials or applications.
• Performing administrative functions.

• Written Communication / Drafting.
• Oral Communication.
• Advocacy / Negotiation.
• Ethics and Professionalism.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Litigation Management.
• Research and Analysis.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Cognitive Ability.
• Learning Orientation.

• Degree in Law (NQF Level 7) or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant legal experience.
• Computer Literacy.

eThekwini Municipality