Legal Counsel

JOB SUMMARY:
The Role:

We are recruiting a Legal Counsel for a permanent opportunity at Nextec.

As Legal Advisor you will be responsible for advising the company on a variety of legal issues and legal risks, provide advice on labor law related employee issues and human resource matters.

The Role:

We are recruiting a Legal Counsel for a permanent opportunity at Nextec.

As Legal Advisor you will be responsible for advising the company on a variety of legal issues and legal risks, provide advice on labor law related employee issues and human resource matters.

Qualification Required:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Admitted Attorney

Preferred Qualifications:                 

• Degree in Law 

Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years post admission legal experience.
• Commercial law experience.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with municipal laws.
• Experience in reviewing tenders/contracts with private and government entities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advises on a variety of legal issues and legal risks.
• Explains legal language.
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, advise and negotiate on contracts and other legal documents.
• Oversee all contractual obligations of the company.
• Provide technically sound legal opinions.
• Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the business.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the business.
• Provide legal input into financial planning and reporting process.
• Provide advice on labor law related employee issues and human resource matters.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external. counsel, public authorities, and union representatives.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain professional and timely communications.
• Document and maintain legal files and issues.      

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing and reviewing (edits) skills
• Ability to work well within a team and individually
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Honesty, decisiveness and integrity
• The ability to solve problems
• Discretion, diplomacy and tact
• Works well under pressure

Work environment:

•   Open Plan office. Hybrid work environment 

Travel:

• Travelling may be required.