Job Description

Outputs
Deal management

• Analyse the commercial aspects of the transaction
• Draft, vet and negotiate a range of commercial agreements e.g. term sheets, loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents, etc. in line with the companys funding terms and conditions
• Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and as approved by the Investment Committee.
• Ensure agreements are compliant with latest legal developments.
• Provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the company in particular the Fund Management Division.
• Consult regularly with team on proposed structures, developments and legal implications thereof.

Due Diligence

• Attend due diligence assessments relating to the companys investments.
• Conduct due diligence on transactions to support investment teams.
• Negotiate for deals Committee(s).
• Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee(s.)
• Participate in Committees as requested.
• Conduct presentations as part of the deal team.

Quality Assurance

• Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training for clients
• Give input to ensure appropriate legal policies and practices are in place to manage the legal obligations and legal risks of the department effectively.
• Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally and legal costs of litigation.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to the companys investments.

People management

• Monitor progress on work done by legal advisors.
• Checking and supervising other legal advisors agreement(s).
• Providing skills transfer and mentoring other legal advisors.
• Monitor and mentor legal advisors and paralegals

Ad Hoc

• Ensure legal seminars and or workshops are held.
• Conduct ad-hoc activities as allocated by General Counsel and/or Legal Services Manager and Principal

Experience and qualifications

• LLB degree
• Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage
• Admitted Attorney
• Minimum 5 years post articles experience in similar environment i.e. Private equity, Corporate finance, Management Consulting etc.
• Experience in securities law; and/or
• Experience in insolvency law; and/or
• Solid experience in commercial law; and/or
• Proven working knowledge of Company law, Tax law and NCR
• Experience in legal due diligence.
• Working knowledge of finance.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is advantageous.
• In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of the company core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in negotiations.
• Ability to engage at all levels.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Legal drafting skills.
• Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).
• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
• Presentation skills.
• Drafting skills.
• General litigation and business rescue experience.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• High leadership qualities and teamwork,
• Strong sense of initiative and self-motivated,
• Strong communication skills,
• Efficient presentation skills,
• High sense of analysis, attention to detail and judgement,
• Integrity
• Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking
• Anticipating and Managing Change
• Business insight and Risk Awareness
• Interpersonal Agility
• Resilience and Stress Management
• Rule Orientation

Skills Required