Legal Consultant (iOCO0015)

We are seeking an experienced Labour Law Attorney to provide expert legal advice and representation in employment and labour law matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in litigation, CCMA and Labour Court proceedings, disciplinary investigations, legal drafting, and client advisory services, with excellent knowledge of labour legislation, corporate governance, and dispute resolution

What you'll do:

• Acts as a functional expert by providing sound labour law
  advice to clients
  
• Handle activities relating to litigation, negotiations, CCMA & Labour court.
  
• Provide relevant and advanced internal and external legal training
  
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, opinions and
  contracts for clients utilising sound legal principles
  
• Attend internal and external meetings and provide legal
  input where required
• Administrative duties associated with the role which includes but not limited to timeous response to emails, submission of timesheets and travel claims, filing correspondence relating to all aspects of work for ease of reference.
  
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with clients & stakeholders

Your Expertise:

• 5-8 years of labour law experience representing parties in disciplinary investigations, collective bargaining and arbitrations
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Specialised knowledge in Labour law and sound general legal knowledge.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of applicable
  legislation, regulations, law in general and corporate
  governance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law / LLB
• Admitted Attorney
• Master’s in law (optional)
• Labour Law training or courses related to labour Law

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Pretoria
• Work environment: Client based and open plan office at head office
• Travel: To and from client and head office

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions. 

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.