• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Parliament of The Republic of South africa

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

Chief Legal Adviser

Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Gauteng
Experience Required: 10+ years
Education: LLB Degree (NQF 8)
Preferred Qualification: LLM in Constitutional/Public Law

Important Notice: Never pay any fees for recruitment processes. Contact Parliament directly with concerns.

About Parliament:

South Africa’s bicameral legislature comprising the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. The current twenty-seventh Parliament commenced operations on 22 May 2019.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic leadership of Constitutional and Legal Services
  • Provide expert legal counsel to parliamentary bodies and leadership
  • Oversee parliamentary litigation and legislative editing processes
  • Manage corporate legal matters for parliamentary administration
  • Lead division operations and resource management

Essential Requirements:

  • Active admission as High Court advocate
  • 10+ years legal practice experience (minimum 5 years in public sector)
  • Executive-level leadership experience in legal services
  • Deep understanding of constitutional law and parliamentary processes

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit applications through Parliament’s official careers portal.

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