Junior Legal Counsel (Engineering)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 300.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and manage contracts. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB, be an admitted attorney, and possess strong drafting and contract law skills. Responsibilities include assessing contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing litigation support. The position requires 1-2 years of post-admission experience and proficiency in English. A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential, along with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years post Admission required.
• Excellent proficiency in the English Language.
• Clear knowledge of legislation in South Africa.

Aufgaben

• Provide general legal advice and contract management.
• Assess contracts' potential impacts and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for various projects.

Kenntnisse

Contract law

Strong drafting skills

Risk awareness

Knowledge of regulatory processes

Ausbildung

B degree in Law (LLB)

Admitted Attorney of the High Court / Advocate

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Legal Counsel (Engineering)

Location: Woodmead, South Africa

Salary: R 300 000 to R 360 000 p.a

Our client in the Construction and Engineering industry is looking for a Finance Administration Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of general legal advice, drafting and vetting of contracts.
• Assess and advise on the potential impact of contracts the company is involved with i.e. Joint Venture / Consortium agreements, sub consultancy and subcontractor agreements, service agreements, lease agreements, contracts between clients and contractors administered by the Company, etc.
• Ensure that RHDHV's legal risks in contracts are minimized.
• Review of contract terms and conditions to ensure that they comply with legislation and company policies.
• Drafting, analyses and negotiating contracts. A general understanding of the standard construction contracts will be advantageous eg. Fidic, Procsa, NEC, CESA etc.
• Assist internal teams in interpretation of contract terms and conditions and assist in the review of internal contract templates and associated administrative roll out processes.
• A good understanding of the South African Court System and litigation process. Eg. Bad debt collection.
• Provide litigation support with the representing attorneys to ensure that the Company is represented correctly and professionally.
• Assist with legal research as and when required and monthly reporting as required.
• A good understanding of The Companies Act 2008 as well as King III and IV.
• Company Compliance and Company Secretary administrative knowledge is advantageous.
• Assist the Regional Legal Counsel in legal training and awareness of various teams within the African entity.

Requirements

• B degree in Law (LLB)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court / Advocate is a prerequisite.
• 1-2 years post Admission required.
• Good understanding of Contract law and corporate governance and excellent proficiency in the English Language.
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Clear knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in South Africa.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and procurement rules of government sector clients in SA and current legislation in the built environment would be an advantage.
• Strategic and independent thinker and solution driven & pro-active.
• Team player and client centric and deadline driven & ability to deliver under pressure.

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