Legal Advisor

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Legal Manager with an LLB Degree and 3-5 years of experience in the legal industry. The role involves contract management, handling disputes, and compliance functions. Candidates should have strong administrative skills, a high command of the English language, and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to legal training and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the legal industry.
• Overall understanding of all Acts and Regulations.
• Solid understanding of commercial law and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage disputes and liability evaluations.
• Conduct annual risk assessments.
• Draft contracts and terms for competitions.

Skills

Attention to detail

High command of English

Computer Literacy

Proactive attitude

Strong administrative skills

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to : Contract Management- Drafting contracts, reviewing contracts, renewal of contracts and legal letters- Management of original contracts- Registration of contracts- Utilization of the Legal Management SystemDisputes and Liability Management- Manage all disputes, settlement claims and lawsuits and attend all court hearings- Management of contingent liability evaluation and reporting- Manage all disputes and litigation matters to ensure company interest- Assess all contingent liability and report on these to enable financial considerations when budgeting- CCMA attendanceCompliance- Conduct annual risk assessment for the organization- Conduct quarterly compliance meetings with leadersAdministration- Legal administration and processing of invoices- General legal queries and advice- Drafting terms and conditions for competitions- Keeping accurate records and filing- Manage external legal counselReporting- Regular reporting- Training for all employees- Legal training on legislation for all staff as and when required- Full compliance functionQualifications and Experience : - Minimum LLB Degree- Minimum 3-5 years experience in legal industry- Overall understanding of all Acts and Regulations- Solid understanding and knowledge of commercial law and litigation- Experience in logistics and labour law would be advantageousRequired Skills : - Attention to detail- High command of the English language both written and verbal- Computer Literacy- Proactive and enthusiastic attitude- Must be result oriented and solution driven- Ability to work in high pressure environment- Good time management and strong sense of responsibility- Strong administrative skills- Regular advice and reports to high level managementCompetencies required : - Legal drafting and vetting skills.

• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
• Ability to advise on legal issues related to the company business- Ability to convey legal opinion clearly and accurately- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think dynamically- Maturity and ability to understand and comply with a high level of ethics and confidentiality- Integrity, honesty and ethical conduct at all times