Legal Counsel (Construction & Engineering)

Alas Legal & Executive Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a legal advisor for a global engineering firm. The role involves providing legal advice, preparing contracts, and negotiating with partners. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years in legal, preferably in engineering, and must be an admitted attorney. Competitive compensation up to R1 million CTC per annum.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a legal environment, preferably in engineering and construction.
• An admitted attorney in the high court.
• Experience within a major law firm or corporate.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice and judgment for projects and agreements.
• Prepare contracts and legal documentation aligning with governance.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, partners, and vendors.

Skills

Legal expertise

Client interaction

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant legal degree

Job description

Overview

Alas is known to be the legal staffing partner of choice for some of South Africa's most respected SME's, legal practices and large organisations. Alas understands and acknowledges the importance and the need for Black Economic Empowerment and supports this as a B-BBEE Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME). Established in 1987, Alas is a seasoned niche recruitment consultancy who specialises in legal and executive recruitment. Our client is a leading Global Engineering Consulting company involved in providing a full range of technology-driven, value adding solutions and services to clients in the mining, minerals, metallurgical, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors worldwide. This is a newly created role and will form part of their existing legal team. Expect great job satisfaction in this role, as stakeholders rely strongly on legal to support them in carrying out their business. The ideal candidate will be solutions-driven in facilitating the business and have a flexible / fluid approach in offering legal services.

Essential requirements

• Relevant legal degree
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a legal environment (engineering and construction preferably)
• An admitted attorney in the high court
• Experience within a major law firm or corporate
• Ability to interact with clients / Senior Management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good problem solving / Conflict management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Self-starter
• Able to work independently

Key responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice and judgment for projects, joint ventures, and supply agreements with clients and partners in South Africa and throughout the world.
• Prepare contracts and relevant legal documentation, aligned with governance and strategic plan.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, partners and vendors.
• Build effective internal and external relationships using a collegial and consultative approach.
• Help resolve claims and disputes.
• Merger and acquisitions, general commercial transactions, technology licensing and employment matters.
• Actively participate with the global team in publishing on legal and commercial topics of interest to global leadership team and contributing to global precedents.

Remuneration

Up to R1 mil CTC per annum

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