Legal Advisor – High Court Admitted Attorney – Commercial / Property - Bedfordview

Overview Of Role: Providing support to the head of the legal department, providing legal advisory services and support to the Group to ensure that regulatory, commercial and other legal risks are assessed, mitigated and/or avoided. The ideal candidate must have excellent administrative and organisational skills, ensure high quality outcomes by following processes and paying attention to detail, have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.

Role And Responsibilities:

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 (in property development or property management company and 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