Legal Counsel

JustTheJob.co.za; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

MRI Software is seeking a junior Legal Counsel in Johannesburg to support various legal functions, including drafting contracts and providing legal advice. Ideal candidates will have an LLB and two years of post-admission experience, along with strong communication and analytical skills. With a flexible working model and great employee perks, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your legal career within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Virtual social events

Medical Aid Scheme

Personal Pension plan

Parental Leave benefit

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Flex Time Off (16 hours)

Tuition Reimbursement

Work from anywhere for two weeks per year

Qualifications

• 2 years’ post-admission experience in a corporate legal environment or law firm.
• Proficient understanding of legal and compliance principles.
• Self-starter able to operate with moderate oversight.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review technology and commercial contracts.
• Assist in legal disputes and compliance matters.
• Provide legal guidance across the organization.

Skills

Research

Analytical abilities

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission as Attorney of the High Court

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Legal research databases

Job description

Legal Counsel - Jhb Full job description From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you. Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special. And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future. We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 2 / 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Rivonia, Johannesburg office. We are seeking a junior Legal Counsel to join our lively and fast-paced legal team. The ideal candidate will be an admitted attorney with a foundational understanding of corporate law and be eager to work on a variety of legal matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate filings, and providing legal advice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders to address their full spectrum of legal needs. Flexibility to work across a diverse set of global legal and non-legal professionals is essential. JOB FUNCTIONS : Job functions include but are not limited to the following. Support the creation of all forms of technology and commercial contracts (customer, vendor, and partner) including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing legal documents. Incorporate regulatory and legal compliance in all areas of practice, including without limitation, data privacy, anti-bribery, artificial intelligence, and ethical obligations. Assist in disputes, complaints, subpoenas and litigation-related matters. Provide legally sound guidance to multiple levels of the organization that appropriately weighs the legal risks and business needs. Filing and maintaining standard corporate documents, such as registrations and insurance applications. Other duties as assigned. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE : 2 years’ post-admission experience in a corporate legal environment, or in the commercial department of a recognized law firm. Proficient understanding of legal and compliance principles, including contract interpretation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Self-starter who is able to operate with moderate oversight. Strong research and analytical abilities. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen eye for detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases. Comfortable liaising with various levels of legal and non-legal professionals. Ability to properly prioritize competing deadlines. MINIMUM EDUCATION : Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited university. Admission as an Attorney of the High Court. We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had! We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy : We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme. Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future. Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s). Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose! Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year! MRI continues tostrive to amazeas a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space. Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge? We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you! As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.

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