Junior Attorney - Trade and Customs

BM Consulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Consulting invites applications for a Junior Attorney - Trade and Customs in Sandton. You will support the Trade, Customs and Excise team with advice on international trade, drafting agreements, and dispute matters with SARS.

Required: LLB degree (or Masters), Candidate Attorney with completed articles, and 2–4 years’ experience; exposure to Trade and Customs is advantageous. A boutique Technology and Commercial law firm environment.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or Masters required.
• Candidate Attorney with completed articles.
• 2–4 years’ experience.
• Exposure to Trade and Customs is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on International Trade, Customs and Excise matters.
• Research and draft Import and Export Agreements, SLAs, NDAs, etc.
• Involve in litigation and dispute resolution with SARS (Customs).
• Provide tariff classification and customs/excise valuation advice.
• Conduct compliance reviews for clients in imports/exports.
• Keep abreast of export/import legislation and trends.

Education

LLB degree / Masters

Candidate Attorney

Completed articles

Job description

Junior Attorney - Trade and Customs

Our client is looking for a bright and detail-orientated Legal candidate to join their Trade, Customs and Excise team. Excellent opportunity to gain strong practical experience, within a boutique Technology and Commercial law firm based in Sandton,

Main Duties

• Pivotal role to provide expert legal advice to high-profile clients on International Trade, Customs and Excise matters.
• Research and draft Import and Export Agreements, SLAs, NDAs, etc
• Be involved in litigation and dispute resolution services in respect of Customs and Excise disputes with SARS (Customs).
• Provide specialist tariff classification and customs or excise valuation advice.
• Conduct compliance reviews for clients involved in imports and exports.
• Work closely with experienced legal professionals in Trade, Customs and exercise, and develop your skills.
• Keep abreast of export and import legislation / trends and their impact on different industries.
• Other key duties to be discussed at interview stage

Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB degree / Masters.
• Candidate Attorney. Completed articles.
• 2 to 4 years exp.
• Exposure to Trade and Customs, an advantage.