Legal Advisor jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

03.11.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

CM 18/26 Ext

SALARY

Please see below

DEPARTMENT

Legal Services

DIRECTORATE

OFFICE OF THE CITY

MANAGER

Legal Advisor | Senior Legal Advisor

Requirements

• A Law Degree.
• An admitted Attorney or Bar Advocate.
• Valid Code B driver's licence is recommended
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications).
• Sound legal research, advisory, opinion-writing and drafting

skills, with sound knowledge of local government legislation,

policies and procedures

• Senior Legal Advisor: Minimum five (5) years' relevant post-

admission experience. Experience in labour and

employment law, disciplinary and grievance processes,

dispute resolution, bargaining council proceedings and

Labour Court litigation will be an added advantage.

• Legal Advisor: Minimum two (2) years' relevant post-admission

experience. Experience in civil litigation, including High Court

and Magistrates' Court matters, evictions, planning law and

municipal litigation, will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide legal advice to line departments and Council

structures through the drafting and delivery of legal advice

and general legal support.

• Manage the resolution of legal disputes across courts and

other forums, ensuring effective representation of the City’s

interests.

• Conduct consultations, legal research, draft, review, and

amend agreements in accordance with client specifications,

applicable legislation, policies, and delegated authority,

utilising approved precedents.

• Provide legal guidance and advice during Council meetings

and to line departments.

• Attend to correspondence and respond to enquiries relating

to legal services, systems, and ongoing projects.

• Effectively manage a high volume of legal matters alongside

associated administrative responsibilities.

• Guide, consult and advise stakeholders and forums within

Council.

• Mentor and guide junior legal advisors and other legal staff

(Senior Legal Advisor)