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PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC)
Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd 
Private Bag X187 
Pretoria
0001
Republic of South Africa 
 
The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm, whose mandate is to make investments in various sectors of the economy on behalf of public sector entities. Amongst our clients are the Government Employees Pension Fund, the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Over the years, we have grown to be amongst the top, large investment managers in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, with current assets under management at just over R2.6 trillion. At the centre of our growth is a team of self-driven professionals who are results-focused. 
 
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We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position: 
 
LEGAL ADVISOR – CORPORATE LEGAL (REF: LADV001) 
Grade: D1 – D5 
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 
Centre: Corporate Legal 
 
Purpose of the role: 
To provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial law matters and transactions; and other legal advisory of the PIC. 
 
Requirements:
  • LLB degree 
  • Admitted attorney of the High Court with between 3-5 years post articles experience 
  • Corporate/commercial legal advisory 
  • Comfortable with technology due to the digitization of processes. 
 
Duties:
  • Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of corporate/commercial law 
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements of corporate/commercial/operations including information technology 
  • Participate in and provide legal advisory in PIC corporate projects 
  • Manage and assist with corporate litigation of the PIC 
  • Identify new amendments to legislation that impact PIC and advise and assist with implementation. 
  • Understanding of technology law and privacy 
  • Advise on FAIS and related legislation 
  • Manage legal instructions and attorneys on the panel 
  • Oversee contract management process at Legal and manage contract management process in respect of concluded agreements in corporate legal 
  • Governance including policy review and management 
  • Provide training and awareness to staff 
  • Any other function under corporate legal as requested. 
 
Competencies and skills: 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Working with business and not just for them 
  • Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders 
  • Excellent Negotiation Skills 
  • Time management 
  • Performance and Result oriented 
  • Ability to deal with pressure/stress 
  • Cost-consciousness (budgeting) 
  • Excellent Communication skills 
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service orientated 
  • Management Skills 
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills 
  • Conflict management 
  • Emotional Intelligence 

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Our firm values diversity, excellence and is commitment to realisation of these across all operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your application for this position. 
 
Closing Date: 24 May 2024 
 
* Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from D1 – D5, commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. 
 
The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment Equity plan. 
 
Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae to: Recruitment4@pic.gov.za
 
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