LEGAL OFFICER

Kmck Talent Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent sourcing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Legal Officer to provide essential support across Business Units regarding Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs. The ideal candidate will have a Commercial Law Degree (LLB), at least 5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of construction contracts. The role involves reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with laws, and advising on legal matters. Strong communication skills and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-article experience or experience in corporate commercial role.
• Knowledge of construction contracts essential.
• Knowledge of South African Tax legislation will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance in legal and company secretarial matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Review and negotiate construction-related contracts.
• Advise on commercial and legal matters.
• Assist with Company Secretarial affairs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of personal integrity

Ability to work with multi-functional departments

Deadline-driven

Proficient in MS Office 365

Education

Commercial Law Degree (LLB)

Job description

Summary

The main purpose of the job is to provide all Business Units within the organisation with general assistance and support in relation to all Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs.

Position Info

LEGAL OFFICER

The main purpose of the job is to provide all Business Units within the organisation with general assistance and support in relation to all Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs.

Qualifications

Commercial Law Degree (LLB & preferably an admitted attorney).

Experience

5 years post-article experience or 5 years’ experience in a corporate commercial role.

Knowledge of construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, EPC, and EPCM contracts is essential.

Knowledge of South African Tax legislation will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Group Legal & Company Secretary as and when required with general corporate matters by reviewing and preparation of documentation in the areas of general corporate and commercial law.
• Processing of general queries in terms of contract, commercial, corporate, and statutory law and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of and construction-related contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPCM / EPC contracts.
• Pre-contract review and qualification of tender vet and contractual terms and conditions.
• Post-contract claims and dispute management arising from time to time during project execution involving, amongst others, extension of time, Force Majeure, and scope variation claims.
• Advising on general commercial and legal matters within the Divisions and Business Units.
• Assisting with Company Secretarial affairs as and where required by the Group Legal & Company Secretary.
• Maintaining all relevant company documents for tender submission (Tax, CIPC, Identity Documents, etc.).
• Assist the Division in sourcing and providing details of tax consequences of working in Africa and other foreign companies.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity, self-disciplined, and a highly positive attitude.
• Be able to work with multi-functional departments / offices and people.
• Deadline-driven, attention to detail, and able to perform under great pressure.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office 365

Package: TCTC per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV,