Job opportunities at the MRC

Legal Advisor

Head Office
Cape Town

Due to growth within the MRC and in large consortium-based contract research, the MRC’s Legal Services Department currently requires the services of a Legal Advisor with an LLB degree and who is an admitted attorney in South Africa.

Candidates must possess have at least 6 years relevant post-articles experience in a corporate / commercial law environment and have proven ability in contract and corporate/commercial law as well as intellectual property law. Experience in the field of Labour and/or Environmental law or any other relevant qualification will serve as a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the National Manager:  Legal Services, the candidate’s key performance areas will entail: 

• negotiating commercial agreements in collaboration with project teams;
• drafting, vetting and amending commercial agreements independently;
• representing the MRC in all legal matters, providing legal research, advice and written opinions;
• keeping abreast of legislative developments affecting the MRC including presenting and training on legal issues and legislation.

Candidates must furthermore demonstrate sound knowledge of corporate governance-related issues and must be equipped with proven legal drafting skills and ability, as well as excellent negotiation and communication skills. The candidate must be willing to travel as well as work irregular hours and be in possession of a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.

Should you comply with the aforementioned criteria and would like to work in a highly stimulating and progressive environment send your application to the address supplied hereunder.

A total cost to company remuneration package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and relevant experience.

In accordance with the MRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason we require Race, Gender and Disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 10 February 2012

Please quote the reference number: “R446” in your subject line of your e-mail, CV and all other communications. If it does not appear in the subject line, then your application/CV will not be considered. Certified copies of your ID and highest formal qualifications must be submitted with this application. Should your application not contain the required information and documents, it will also unfortunately not be considered.

Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.