Legal Advisor - Bloemfontein

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd in Bloemfontein is seeking a qualified Legal Advisor to join a leading industrial manufacturing group. The role focuses on supporting legal and commercial activities across South Africa and abroad, with emphasis on corporate law, contracts, and risk management.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB and is admitted as an attorney, with at least three years PQE in litigation and corporate/commercial work.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and admission as attorney in South Africa.
• Minimum 3 years post-call PQE in litigation, corporate and commercial.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support legal and commercial functions within SA operations.
• Draft, vet and negotiate legal agreements across multi-disciplines.
• Prepare opinions, memoranda and briefs; manage external attorneys.
• Ensure compliance and risk management in business and cross-border matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Education

LLB

Admitted Attorney

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About the job Legal Advisor - Bloemfontein

Legal Advisor Bloemfontein Free State

Our client, a leader in industrial manufacturing custom-engineered solutions, with branches Nationwide, is seeking a qualified and an experienced Legal Advisor to join their team.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be required to carry out all functions and duties as outlined hereunder as well as in respect of any such other duties and responsibilities related to the role, which may from time to time be assigned to the ideal candidate and which are reasonable and lawful:

Legal Functions

• A primary focus on supporting legal and commercial aspects within the Group of Companies operations in South Africa and abroad; Utilising independent discretion and sound judgement with the application of legislation.
• Vetting, drafting and negotiating legal agreements and matters on corporate law across a range of multi-disciplines; Professionally advising and implementing the Group of Companies terms and conditions thoroughly in each detail worked at.
• Preparing and formulating legal opinions, memoranda, briefing documents and formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and counseling in a timely manner; Obtaining relevant approval and managing instructions to external attorneys and/or authorities.
• Take initiative in conducting independent analysis and research on legal matters and tax- related legislation as to your primary focus area and advise on the best legal position to take on various conflict resolutions.
• Professional conduct by ensuring legal compliance in business and international trade matters and enacting risk management and/ or mitigation measures.
• Analysing the corporate tax position, consulting on various tax aspects and proposing prospects for improvement; Implementing tax solutions that are efficient in the Group of Companies' interest and facilitating South African Revenue Services (SARS) refunds, audits and compliance with customs.
• Absolute confidentiality in the handling of the Group of Companies' information obtained through transactions, agreements, legal documentation and enquiries.
• Utilising all necessary and available resources to its optimal capacity and potential.
• Implementing systems and procedures to record and manage all critical aspects in a multidisciplinary practice with constricted deadlines relating to your primary focus area.
• Attending weekly litigation meetings scheduled at such time and location as may be nominated by the director or senior management from time to time.
• Reporting daily to relevant role players concerning any aspect that may have a bearing on the projected settlement concerning regulatory compliance and/or disputes.
• Drafting of monthly litigation reports in the prescribed Group of Companies format.
• Submitting detailed planning reports concerning all legal difficulties and schedules for the subsequent week and/or month.
• Rendering professional support as a legal representative and liaising with the Board of Directors, senior management and colleagues regarding various subjects to ensure the ability to proactively address any troubleshooting issues which may arise from time to time.
• Liaising with the Board of Directors and senior management in regulating external recovery of outstanding payments from debtors, damages and legal costs; you are specifically required to take ownership and accountability for the proper execution of any ad-hoc projects.
• Ensuring strict compliance with the Group of Companies protocol on policies, procedures and legal regulations of business directed in South Africa and abroad.

Education and Experience Requirements

• LLB, Admitted Attorney.
• Minimum 3 years PQE.
• Experience in Litigation, Corporate & Commercial.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• High level of determination.
• Effective communication skills, able to communicate internally and externally at all levels (lawyers, shareholders, auditors).

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market Related