Legal Advisor Plattekloof

Zeal Hr; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Legal Advisor based in Plattekloof, Cape Town. The role involves providing legal support across various divisions, ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and assisting with HR administrative matters. Ideal candidates will possess a Paralegal Diploma or Law Degree, with relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal divisions.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Diploma or Law Degree required.
• Relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal division.
• Experience in the built environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to various divisions and drafting legal documents.
• Ensuring compliance of legal documentation and managing ongoing litigation.
• Assisting with debt recovery processes and attending court proceedings.

Skills

Legal support

Compliance monitoring

Debt recovery

Legal reporting

HR administrative matters

Education

Paralegal Diploma or Law Degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available within the construction industry for a Legal Advisor. The position is based in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Responsibilities

1. Legal support: Providing general legal support to various divisions including Finance & Management Support, Management Program, FCA's, and Professional Services. Drafting legal documents such as contract templates, default notices, PSP appointment letters, etc.
2. Vetting and compliance: Ensuring all legal documentation drafted for third-party funders is compliant. Monitoring ongoing litigation, vetting court documents, liaising with employers and consultants on legal matters, and managing securities registration and related legal correspondence.
3. Legal risk & compliance monitoring: Identifying potential legal risks, ensuring all suspensive conditions are met, and contract documents are correctly executed.
4. Recoveries and debt collection: Assisting with debt recovery processes, drafting relevant documents, monitoring repayments, and liaising with external attorneys.
5. Legal reporting: Drafting and submitting reports to the Legal Manager on legal matters.
6. HR administrative matters: Drafting employment offers and contracts, assisting with disciplinary procedures, and redrafting HR policies and procedures.
7. CCMA and court proceedings: Attending hearings, preparing trial bundles, and monitoring performance appraisals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Paralegal Diploma or Law Degree.
• Relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal division.
• Experience in the built environment is advantageous.