Regional Legal Counsel

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a seasoned legal professional in Johannesburg to manage risk for various companies within Southern and East Africa. This role requires over 12 years of experience in corporate law and demands strong organisational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. You will support Country Managers in contract negotiations and claims management and ensure effective risk mitigation practices. Ideal candidates will show initiative and possess a methodical approach to their work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in legal corporate environment.
• Experience on the Africa continent is advantageous.
• Must be computer proficient in Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk for assigned companies in Southern & East Africa.
• Support Country Managers and CFOs in contract negotiations.
• Handle claims management and risk mitigation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Task prioritisation

Initiative

Education

B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law or LLB

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Manage the risk of allCompany & associated companies in the countries as allocated to you within the Southern & East Africa Region (SEAREG) through effective support to the relevant Country Managers, Country CFOs and/or Country Legal Managers concerning contract negotiations with customers, suppliers & service providers, agents and other 3rd parties (contracts); claims management (litigation & non-litigation) and mitigation of risks through appropriate insurance cover where possible.

Minimum requirements

• B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law or LLB (preferably an LLB).
• 12 years experience in the legal corporate environment.
• Experience of the Africa continent will be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Good attention to detail.
• Methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Organised.
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising.
• A desire to show initiative.