Legal Advisor

SUMMARY:
My client, a listed manufacturing company is seeking a mature Legal Advisor with at least 10 years experience to join their management team.
Please note that this is an Employment Equity appointment.

POSITION INFO:
This individual is responsible for providing accurate and timely legal advice Management on a variety of legal topics including but not limited to labour and employment, finance, service contracts and general operations.
Responsibilities include researching and evaluating different risk factors and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues.
The Legal Advisor will maintain current knowledge of laws and provide clarification on legal language and advise the Management.
The Legal Advisor will regularly monitor and ensure the compliance with legislation in the context of the business environment.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification, LLB or B.Com Law
• 10+ years relevant
• Legal advisory experience
• Experience with Companies Act/Projects/Transactions
• Experience in lodging statutory returns

• Advise on a variety of legal issues and legal risks.
• Explain legal language.
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
• Oversee all contractual obligations pertaining to the business.
• Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the business.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the business.
• Provide advice on labour law related employee issues.
  Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison between the business and external attorneys.
  Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel and public authorities.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Maintain professional and timely communications.
• Document and maintain legal files system.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive.

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