Junior Lawyer (Temp)

121 Talent; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Lawyer for a temporary role to provide comprehensive legal advice across various sectors. This position involves managing company secretarial functions, overseeing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal advisory, contract negotiation, and litigation management, with at least five years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to shaping legal frameworks that align with company policies while supporting management in mitigating legal risks. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' post-articles experience in a similar role.
• Experience with large law firms and in mining, competition, labor, environmental, and commercial law is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on mining legislation and corporate law.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for group companies.
• Manage litigation processes and liaise with external counsel.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Compliance Management

Litigation Management

Advisory Skills

Education

Grade 12 Senior Certificate

SAQA-accredited LLB Degree

LLM Degree

Job description

Job Title: Junior Lawyer (Temporary)

Our client, a leading Manufacturing / Production company based in Umhlanga, is seeking to fill a temporary position for a Junior Lawyer reporting to the Legal Director.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will provide legal advice to a group of companies on all legal matters, performing a full spectrum of advisory tasks to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Company Secretarial:
   • Assist in preparing agendas, attending, and recording minutes of board and committee meetings for various group companies.
   • Manage all board-related matters and stakeholder relationships.
   • Oversee all company records and securities of the group companies.
   • Prepare, record, and circulate shareholder and board resolutions.
   • Administer the company secretarial functions.
2. Mining:
   • Provide legal advice related to mining legislation, charters, and the Mine Health and Safety Act.
   • Liaise with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and environmental authorities.
3. Legal Contracts:
   • Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for group companies.
   • Identify legal issues and advise on solutions.
   • Demonstrate experience with commercial, banking, engineering, and industrial contracts.
4. Litigation and Legal Costs:
   • Manage litigation processes and liaise with external counsel.
   • Maintain cost-effective legal advice sourcing.
5. Legal Documentation and Compliance:
   • Establish and maintain legal documentation management systems.
   • Assist with intellectual property management.
   • Manage legal accounts and ensure procedures are followed.
   • Conduct training for departments on legal procedures.
6. Legal Advisory:
   • Advise on legislation including corporate law, competition law, environmental law, mining, tax, and labor law.
   • Support management in legal risk mitigation.
   • Develop legal frameworks aligned with company policies.
   • Conduct research on legal trends affecting the business.
7. Budget Management:
   • Prepare and oversee the legal department's budget in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate.
• SAQA-accredited LLB Degree; LLM preferred.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries advantageous.
• Minimum five years' post-articles experience in a similar role.
• Experience with large law firms and in mining, competition, labor, environmental, and commercial law is advantageous.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV to the provided email address. If not contacted within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.