Legal Counsel

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

iOCO01698

Date posted:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

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.

Skills and Experience:

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.

Skills and Experience:

Qualification Required:

Matric / Grade 12
Admitted Attorney

Preferred Qualifications: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Degree in LawÂ

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.

Key Accountabilities:

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. Â Â Â

Personality and Attributes:

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

Other:

Work environment:

Â Open Plan office. Hybrid work environmentÂ

Travel:

Travelling may be required.

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