Senior Legal Advisor / Counsel

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

1620452870

Date posted:

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client has a position available within their organisation for a Senior Legal Advisor / Counsel, based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The purpose of this role is to deal competently with the full spectrum of the company's corporate, commercial, and labour law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. The In-House Counsel plays a key role in supporting the company’s M&A, investment, and other corporate development activities, including the due diligence process, negotiation of term sheets and definitive transaction agreements.

Qualification, Skill and Experience requirements:

Bcom (majoring in economics or accounting).
LLB.
Admitted Attorney.
Driver’s licence.
Own transport.
Valid Passport (at all times).
Five or more years PQE.
A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions.
Extensive understanding of corporate, contract and commercial law.
Strong business acumen.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions.
Project management experience preferable.
Experience in negotiations.
Ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of, among other areas, tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment, and labour laws.
Proven experience with contactable references.

Desirable qualities:

Self-motivated.
Good analytical and managerial skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
A critical thinker.
Good problem-solving ability.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent ability to multi-task.
Flexibility.
Professional.
Approachable.
Adaptable.
Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude.
Planning and organizing skills.
Stress tolerance.
Efficient and takes initiative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of confidentiality.
Proactive.
Tact and diplomacy.
Attire: Neat and Tidy – well groomed.

Responsibilities:

Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions in all stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration.
Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A related materials.
Assist with other special corporate projects.
Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either private or public financing.
Work closely with our internal M&A, legal and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts.
Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.
Providing advice in business transactions.
Analyse and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact for the Company.
Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf of the Company, which could involve everything from lease agreements to acquisitions.
Conducting due diligence, negotiating, and generally overseeing a wide variety of commercial transactions.
Drafting of memoranda, applications, and general business correspondences.
Assisting directors and managers on their rights and responsibilities to manage the company.
Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.
Designing and overseeing the Company’s policies and positions on legal matters.
Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.
Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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