We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position:
- Position: Legal Advisor – Corporate and Commercial Law
Purpose of the role:
To provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial law matters; and other legal advisory of the organisation.
Requirements:
- LLB degree
- Admitted attorney of the High Court with between 3-5 years post articles experience
- Corporate/commercial legal advisory
- Litigation experience
- Comfortable with technology due to digitization of processes
Duties:
- Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of corporate / commercial law
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements of corporate / commercial / operations including information technology
- Participate in and provide legal advisory in corporate projects
- Manage and assist with corporate litigation of the organization
- Identify new and amendments to legislation that impact the organization and advise and assist with implementation
- Understanding of technology law and privacy
- Advise on FAIS and related legislation
- Manage legal instructions and attorneys on the panel
- Oversee contract management process at Legal and manage contract management process in respect of concluded agreements in corporate legal
- Governance including policies review and management
- Provide training and awareness to staff
- Any other function under corporate legal as requested
