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.