Corporate Lawyer

Epena Law; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Epena Law, a distinguished Pan-African Law Firm, seeks a Corporate Lawyer to provide legal support in South Africa. This fully remote role involves conducting research, drafting legal documents, and promoting the firm's services across Southern Africa. Ideal candidates will possess a law degree, Bar admission, and significant experience in corporate law.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Lawyer with Bar Admission in South Africa.
• 5 years of significant experience in a law firm or institution.
• Strong understanding of Business, Corporate, and Finance Law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level research to develop effective service solutions.
• Draft legal documents and assist with negotiations.
• Promote the company's services to prospective clients.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Negotiation

Contract Review

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Private Law

Job description

DESCRIPTION :
Epena Law is a distinguished Pan-African Law Firm headquatered in Cameroon and with representations in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Paris and London. Renowned for our commitment to legal excellence and innovation, we deliver tailored legal solutions, disrupting traditional models with transactions spanning across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America.

ROLE :
We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to provide Legal support to our services team in South Africa. This is a fully remote role to promote the firm's services to existing and prospective clients across Southern africa market and beyond .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Conduct high-level researches to develop effective services solutions
• Promote the company’s services to prospective clients
• ¬Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Drafting legal documents
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company’s services
• assist with negotiatons and contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines .
• Write legal strategies to improve legal services and scale the mission capability to more customers
• Collaborate across multiple teams to build and plan futur missions and vision .

CANDIDATE PROFILE :
• Fully qualified Lawyer
• Bar Admission in South Africa
• Bachelor's degree in Private Law or higher in Law
• 5 years of significant professional experience in a Law firm or institution
• Strong experience Corporate Law and Commercial jugements
• Exposure to both public and private sector projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Confident team player with leadership ability
• Ability to take initiative and ready to adapt to different legal systems
• Must be self-motivated and able to lead projects from conception to completion
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong understanding of Business, Corporate and Finance Law
• Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and memos
• Experience with contract review and negotiation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English