ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ARMSCOR)

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL ADVISOR

Division: Legal Services

Reference Number:  9993617

Job Grade:  D2

Location:  Armscor Head Office

ABOUT THE JOB:

To advise and assist the Corporation on legal matters in the execution of Armscor’ s mandate to ensure the protection and promotion of Armscor’s interests, which will include effective negotiation and drafting of contract documentation, compliance tracking, and dispute resolution coordination while ensuring adherence to legislative and governance frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

·       Grade 12

·       LLB Degree or Relevant Bachelor's Degree qualification in Law. 

Essential:

·       Minimum 4 years' experience in legal advisory, commercial law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, or litigation management  

·       Exposure to drafting and reviewing standard contracts, legal documents, or policy instruments under supervision.

·       Good understanding of commercial, governance, and regulatory legal principles.

·       Experience assisting with legal research, compliance monitoring, and administrative legal support.

·       Exposure to legal advisory support within a team environment, with increasing responsibility over time.

·       Ability to escalate complex legal issues and work under guidance of senior legal practitioners.

TECHNICAL/ LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

·       Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, or Legal Practitioner is recommended. 

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREA

Provide expert legal advisory services  

·       Provide legal support and advice on routine commercial, contractual, and governance matters under supervision.

·       Assist in interpreting legislation, policies, and procedures into clear guidance for operational use.

·       Support identification of legal and governance risks and escalate complex issues to senior advisors.

·       Provide input to day-to-day operational queries requiring standard legal interpretation.

·       Assist in preparing legal opinions, briefs, and advisory notes for review by senior legal staff.

·       Support documentation of legal guidance to ensure consistency in application.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements

·       Draft and review standard contracts, MOUs, SLAs, and template-based legal documents.

·       Ensure contracts comply with approved templates, policies, and governance requirements.

·       Support review of basic contractual clauses including terms, warranties, and standard liability provisions.

·       Assist in contract administration, including tracking renewals, amendments, and documentation updates.

·       Escalate non-standard or high-risk contractual issues to senior legal advisors.

·       Maintain accurate contract records and filing systems.

Ensure legal compliance and regulatory adherence

·       Assist in monitoring legislative and regulatory updates relevant to organisational activities.

·       Support implementation of compliance requirements through administrative and operational guidance.

·       Contribute to preparation of compliance reports and documentation.

·       Assist in updating policies, procedures, and compliance checklists.

·       Identify basic compliance gaps and escalate risks where necessary.

·       Support awareness of compliance obligations across business units.

Support litigation, dispute resolution, and legal risk management

·       Assist in managing routine disputes, claims, and legal queries under supervision.

·       Support preparation of documentation for external legal counsel.

·       Maintain records of disputes, claims, and legal matters.

·       Assist in tracking legal risk registers and updating case status information.

·       Support administrative coordination of dispute resolution processes.

·       Escalate complex or high-risk legal matters to senior legal advisors. 

KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

·       Working knowledge of South African legal frameworks, including contract law, administrative law, and regulatory compliance.

·       Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures into practical guidance under supervision.

·       Working knowledge of standard contract drafting using templates and approved legal instruments.

·       Ability to identify basic legal risks and escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately.

·       Ability to conduct legal research on routine matters using statutes, case law, and internal policies.

·       Exposure to dispute resolution processes, including administrative and preparatory support to legal matters.

·       Ability to draft, review, and summarise standard legal documents and communicate basic legal concepts clearly.

To apply, send your Curriculum Vitae to Vacancies@armscor.co.za

NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process.  In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.  

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 14 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Enquiries: Ms Dineo Bopape (012 428 2412)