Senior Legal Consultant

Virago Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled legal professional based in Pretoria to manage complex commercial litigation, draft legal documents, and provide sound legal advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Degree in Law, and must be an admitted Attorney. Experience in mining law and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years' experience in a similar legal role.
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate.
• Experience with mining companies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice to clients.
• Assist the Legal Manager with duties.
• Manage complex commercial litigation matters.
• Drafting of commercial agreements.
• Handle legal compliance and governance matters.

Skills

Strong contract negotiation skills

Ability to manage complex litigation

Experience in mergers and acquisitions

Legal compliance

Relationship building

Education

Degree Legal / LLB

Masters in Commercial Law or International Trade Law

Job description

Duties

Acts as a functional expert by providing sound legal advice to clients.

Responsible for assisting the Legal Manager in fulfilling his duties.

Managing complex commercial litigation matters (including Arbitration and Mediation) and dispute resolution.

Strong contract negotiation skills and act in the best interest of the client at all times.

Vetting and drafting of commercial agreements (including joint venture-, supply chain-, confidentiality- and commodity sale agreements).

Policy drafting.

Able to demonstrate experience in mergers and acquisitions (transactions).

Preparing reports and memorandums to the Executive Committee and the Board.

Must be able to function in a fast-paced and fast changing environment and deliver quality work.

Handle legal compliance and governance matters.

Advising in the supply chain, marketing and logistics environment.

Provide relevant and advanced internal and external legal training.

Draft legal correspondence, opinions, pleadings and contracts for clients utilising sound legal and commercial principles.

Attend internal and external meetings and provide legal input where required.

Identify opportunities for new business.

Contribute to company publications.

Administrative duties associated with the role which includes but not limited to timeous response to emails, submission of time sheets and travel claims, filing correspondence relating to all aspects of work for ease of reference.

Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Exposure to environmental, property and mining law.

Requirements

Degree Legal / LLB.

Masters in Commercial Law or International Trade Law or equivalent an advantage.

Experience or exposure to mining companies.

Admitted Attorney or Advocate.

Typically more than 8 years' experience in similar role.

Able to take instructions with the ability to manage a crisis situation.