Overview
Reference: LegCou - PF001
Salary: ZAR0 - ZAR0/month
Job Location: South Africa - Johannesburg Metro - Sandton - Sandton City
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: Monday, October 28, 2024
Closing date: 15 Nov 2024 21:59
Planet Fitness is looking for a Legal Counsel which also includes paralegal duties. You will be working closely with HODs and attorneys, providing support in various legal tasks.
Responsibilities
- Legal Advice and Consultation: Provide legal advice to management and other departments. Supervise and guide paralegals in legal research and analysis.
- Contract Review and Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts. Oversee paralegals in the preparation and organization of contract documentation.
- Compliance: Monitor and ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations. Collaborate with paralegals to maintain compliance records and reports.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage and resolve legal disputes. Coordinate with paralegals in gathering relevant information for litigation support.
- Intellectual Property: Protect intellectual property rights. Supervise paralegals in conducting preliminary research on intellectual property matters.
- Corporate Governance: Assist in corporate governance matters. Work with paralegals to maintain corporate records and filings.
- Employee Relations: Advise on employment law matters. Oversee paralegals in tasks related to employee contracts and terminations.
- Regulatory Affairs: Monitor changes in laws and regulations. Collaborate with paralegals to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks. Guide paralegals in supporting risk assessment activities.
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Promote ethical behaviour and corporate social responsibility. Collaborate with paralegals on ethics-related research and initiatives.
- Communication: Effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal stakeholders. Work closely with paralegals to ensure clear communication and coordination.
- Paralegal Duties:
- Legal Research: Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law. Compile and organize research findings for review.
- Document Preparation: Draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence. Assist in the preparation and organization of legal documentation.
- Litigation Support: Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation. Coordinate with attorneys on discovery and case management.
- Record Keeping: Maintain and organize legal files and records. Assist in managing and updating compliance records.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to attorneys. Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications.
- Client Communication: Interact with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Assist in the communication of legal matters to clients.
Qualifications
- Law degree.
- 2-5 years of legal experience for the Legal Counsel aspect.
- Paralegal qualifications, typically including a paralegal certificate or degree, with proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are crucial for success in both aspects of the role.
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*If you have not received any feedback from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.*
Contact Information
Charlese Charles
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