Associate Attorney

We are looking for an Attorney to join our team in Sandton!

POSITION INFO :

Must know commercial (proper commercial contract experience) Must know the companies act in and out and Contract drafting.

Job Title : Legal, Compliance and Risk

Salary : Market-related

Standard hours : Monday – Friday 08h30 to 17h30

Extended hours from time to time. Be on call and standby after hours and weekends. Travel may be required from time to time to Zimbabwe and locally.

Skill Level : Professionally Qualified

Qualifications : B.Com (majoring in economics or accounting), LLB, Admitted Attorney

Travel required : Yes

Licenses : Driver’s license, Valid Passport (at all times), Own car

The latest payslip to be provided.

Purpose of the Position :

Acting as in-house counsel in a group of companies dealing competently with the full spectrum of corporate, commercial, and Labour law focusing on mergers and acquisitions. You will play 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.

Responsibilities and Duties :

1. 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.
2. Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A-related materials.
3. Assist with other special corporate projects.
4. 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.
5. Providing advice in business transactions.
6. Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact on the Company.
7. 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.
8. Assisting directors and managers with their rights and responsibilities to manage the company. Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.
9. Designing and overseeing the Company’s policies and positions on legal matters.
10. Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.
11. Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.

The above duties will be performed by the Employee for the Group, and, as directed by the Employer for all relevant companies within the Group and may be amended and updated by Management of the Group from time to time.

Work experience and Skills :

1. 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.
2. Extensive understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law.
3. Strong business acumen.
4. Experience in mergers and acquisitions.
5. Project management experience is preferable.
6. Experience in negotiations.

Personal qualities & behavioral traits :

1. Self-motivated.
2. Good analytical and managerial skills.
3. Excellent attention to detail.
4. A critical thinker.
5. Good problem-solving ability.
6. Excellent ability to multi-task.
7. Flexibility.
8. Professional.
9. Approachable.
10. Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude.
11. Planning and organizing skills.
12. Stress tolerance.
13. Efficient and takes initiative.
14. Excellent oral and written communication skills.