Senior Legal Advisor

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

28.07.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

CM 13/26 Ext

SALARY

TCOE: R1 122 322 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Legal Services

DIRECTORATE

OFFICE OF THE CITY

MANAGER

Senior Legal Advisor

Requirements

An LLB degree

An Admitted Attorney or Bar Advocate

A minimum of 5 years post admission experience

A valid Code EB driver’s license is recommended

Computer literacy in MS Office Suite and SAP

Legal research, advisory and contract drafting skills, sound

knowledge of local government, legislation, policies and procedures,

litigation.

Proven experience in civil litigation and evictions in both Magistrate

and High Court

Experience in one or more of the following will be advantageous:

Property Law, Public Administration, Environmental Law.

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.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal advisors.

Effectively manage a high volume of legal matters alongside

associated administrative responsibilities.

Guide, consult and advise high level stakeholders and forums within

Council.

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape