Legal Advisor

Zanati Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal advisory firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal support for corporate finance and investment transactions. The ideal candidate should have at least 3-5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law and banking.
• Working knowledge of various computer programs.
• In-depth knowledge of laws relating to Corporate Finance and Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt legal advice and support to the Fund Management Division.
• Consult with investment team on legal implications.
• Perform legal due diligence assessments.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law

Banking and finance principles

Legal due diligence

Legal drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

LLB – admitted attorney with at least 3 years post article experience

Tools

Power Point

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Role SummaryTo provide sound legal support as part of the deal structuring team.

To fulfil all statutory, reporting and legal advisory services in accordance with business requirements as well as provide legal solutions that minimize risk for transactions like franchise, contract finance, etc.Output

Responsibilities

• To provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the organization in particular the Fund Management Division.
• Form part of the investment team and consult regularly with team on proposed structure and developments and legal implications thereof.
• Attend due diligence assessment relating to the organization's investments.
• Performing legal due diligence assessment on deals.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to the organization's investments.
• Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee (s).
• Drafting, vetting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements e.g. loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents etc. in line with the organization's funding terms and conditions.
• Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and Investment Committee approval.
• Ensure agreements are in line with latest legal developments.
• Manage costs / budget for work carried out externally.

Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 – 5 years job related corporate and commercial law and banking and finance principles.
• Working knowledge of various computer programmes including Power Point, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking).
• Working knowledge of other areas of law e.g. Tax, Companies Act, Insolvency, Labour Law.
• Experience in legal due diligence.
• Working knowledge of finance.
• Ability to work on your own and within a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Articulate and detail conscious.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Legal drafting skills.
• Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).
• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
• Ability to advice on legal issues related to the organization business.
• Ability to convey legal opinion and argue legally.

Qualifications

• LLB – admitted attorney with at least 3 years post article experience.