Legal Advisor

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Midrand is seeking a qualified legal professional to manage contracts, handle disputes, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate must possess an LLB degree and 3-5 years of experience in the legal industry, alongside strong administrative and communication skills. This role is crucial for maintaining the organization's legal integrity and requires exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the legal industry.
• Overall understanding of all Acts and Regulations.
• Solid understanding of commercial law and litigation.
• Experience in logistics and labour law would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts, review contracts, and manage legal documents.
• Manage disputes, settlement claims, and attend court hearings.
• Conduct annual risk assessment and compliance meetings.
• Handle legal administration and manage external legal counsel.
• Provide legal training and regular reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

High command of the English language

Computer Literacy

Proactive and enthusiastic attitude

Result oriented and solution driven

Ability to work in high pressure environment

Good time management

Strong administrative skills

Education

Minimum 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 System

Disputes 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 attendance

Compliance

• Conduct annual risk assessment for the organization
• Conduct quarterly compliance meetings with leaders

Administration

• 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 counsel

Reporting

• Regular reporting
• Training for all employees
• Legal training on legislation for all staff as and when required
• Full compliance function

Qualifications 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 advantageous

Required 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 management

Competencies 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