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Senior Legal Advisor

Senior Legal Advisor

Southern African Music Right OrganisationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

The above vacancy exists within the Legal Services to provide strategic legal support to the business in line with the approved organisational and departmental strategy.

This includes partnering with other departments in order to improve the legal services rendered to the company as well as playing a support role to the Legal Services' General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has successfully completed an LLB degree, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience as well as a minimum of 3 years of music industry experience.

Key Performance Areas

  • External Collections
  • Management Copyright Infringement Action and Litigation
  • Contract Negotiation, Vetting, Drafting and Management
  • Legal Opinions, Advice and Queries
  • Legal Risk Management and Compliance
  • Legislative Advocacy and Lobbying

Core Competencies

  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Self‑confidence
  • Resilience
  • Problem‑solving ability
  • Goal‑setting ability
  • Professional knowledge
  • Action orientation
  • Time‑management
  • Analytical thinking ability
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • A postgraduate qualification such as an LLM would be advantageous.
  • A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
  • 3 years of music industry experience.
  • 1 year of compliance / risk management experience would be advantageous.
  • Ability to manage stakeholders (attorneys, legal consultants, service providers, etc.).
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Ability to oversee and manage legal projects.
  • Excellent computer skills (including word processing and spreadsheet packages).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of copyright law is preferable.
  • Experience with employment law matters is preferable.
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