Job Description
- Drafting and editing written material upon the instructions of the head of legal
- Receive and review various agreements from the head of legal for scrutiny in terms of quality control and compliance with internal procedures
- Assist and support the head of legal and Group stakeholders
- Drafting of various types of agreements, including lease agreements and addendums thereto
- Drafting of legal letters
- Research and drafting of opinions on company matters
- Review of various types of agreements (NDA, Credit Applications, Service Level Agreements, Terms and Conditions, etc.)
- Staying abreast of legislative developments on various aspects and communicate the impact thereof to the Group including FICA, AML etc.
- Assist with contract management
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion while handling sensitive information to protect the Group and its stakeholders
- Conduct legal research
- Interfacing with various stakeholders across business divisions about contractual issues upon the instructions of the head of legal
- Assist in maintaining litigation files, including pleadings, case law, memorandums, discovery documents
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors of Law Degree (LLB | BCom)
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court
- Minimum 3 (Three) years’ post admission qualification (preferably in property development or property management company and/or commercial legal experience)
- Proficient in Afrikaans & English (advanced)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Skills Required:
- Understanding the standard principles associated with debt recovery
- Good grasp on civil litigation procedures
- Exposure to the Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Competition Act, Compliance laws
- Negotiating terms of commercial agreements
- Representation, under the supervision of the head of legal, with external role players
- Ability to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading
- Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to unexpected changes, priorities and deadlines
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals
- Ability to maintain professionalism in conduct, appearance and communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to take initiative when needed
- Resilient: a fast-paced environment is demanding and stressful. Resilience is crucial in maintaining productivity and handling pressure effectively.
- Administrative and numeracy skills
Salary offer: Negotiable
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