Legal and Compliance Advisor

 

Recruiter:

Luelle Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB001225/KM

Date posted:

Monday, February 15, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R420 000


SUMMARY:
Are you a Legal Advisor and ready for your next career move? One of our clients in the export and distribution space has an exciting opportunity for a driven and well-rounded Legal Advisor. Your main key responsibility will be to minimize legal risk, by overseeing the legal function. The role will include reviewing and drafting of contracts, providing legal advice and opinions. Apply now!!

POSITION INFO:

The Ideal Candidate

 

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years Post qualification work experience as a corporate legal advisor
  • Must have excellent computer skills – MS Word and Excel at an Advanced Level

 

Duties Include:

  • Negotiate, draft, review and vet contracts to meet the company’s requirements and ensure that these are aligned with corporate governance precepts - disclosure, transparency, risk management. Provide strategic legal advice, negotiate legal agreements, and draft the relevant legal documents for corporate finance transactions
  • Oversee and manage corporate finance legal transactions and assist with the implementation of corporate finance transactions.
  • Identify the impact of changes in legislation, regulations and codes of practice on internal legal processes and policies
  • Proactively review applicable legislation and case law and remain up to date with legal trends
  • Analyse company policies and, where applicable, provide solutions that will ensure compliance with legislation and business imperatives Monitoring the implementation of the legal clause
  • Engage in a professional manner and in accordance with the company’s Values and Code of Ethics
  • Take personal responsibility for all issues facing the legal department, work as member of a team and mentor /coach new employees as and when required.
  • Verify invoices submitted by attorneys, counsel and other external service providers and ensure that legal fees do not exceed agreed parameters. Load and track legal expenses electronically through Business Central and report status to line manager and the company’s Finance Department on a regular
  • Interact with Group business units, other Group functions and external stakeholders on legal matters and disputes Manage attorneys and counsel in outsourced legal matters
  • Monthly reporting to the MD and quarterly reporting to the Senior management team

Qualifications

  • Must have an LLB Degree
    • Must be admitted and Enrolled to practice as a Legal Practitioner

 

If this sounds like you, apply now for your next possible career move!!

 

Please note the above is the minimum criteria to be considered for the position

 

NB – Please note that due to COVID 19, recruiters are not able to contact each applicant. However, for peace of mind, your CV will automatically be kept on our database for any future positions that may match your skills and competencies.



 

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