Senior Legal Advisor

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is actively seeking a Senior Legal Officer to provide legal advisory services and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role involves contract management, corporate transactions, litigation management, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney with 1-5 years post-article experience, and have strong corporate law knowledge. Join this dynamic firm to advance your career in investment management and private equity.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 1-5 years post-article experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, VAT Act, and Insolvency Act.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal counsel on investment management and private equity matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assist in corporate transactions, including due diligence.
• Manage litigation matters and liaise with external counsel.
• Contribute to policy development for legal compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Legal Advisory Services

Contract Management

Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Transactions

Litigation Management

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Senior Legal Officer Reference: NFR KM-1

We're seeking a Senior Legal Officer for our client, a prominent Investment Management and Private Equity firm listed on the JSE.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory Services: Offer legal counsel on investment management, private equity, and corporate governance matters.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Corporate Transactions: Assist in corporate transactions, including due diligence and document drafting.
• Litigation Management: Manage litigation matters and liaise with external counsel.
• Policy Development: Contribute to policy development for legal compliance and risk management.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB degree and admitted attorney with 1-5 years post-article experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, VAT Act, and Insolvency Act.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Apply now to join a leading Investment Management and Private Equity firm!