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Job summary
A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Business Lawyer for permanent employment in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will hold a Law Degree and will be responsible for conducting due diligence and providing legal insight across the company's business interests. Strong negotiation skills and a proven legal background are essential for this role, offering a competitive salary of R50,000 per month.
Qualifications
- Proven legal background with a strong, assertive personality.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial agreements.
- Valid driver's license and own transport.
Responsibilities
- Conduct due diligence for potential partnerships or acquisitions.
- Provide legal insight and ensure compliance across the company's business interests.
- Draft and prepare senior employee contracts.
- Review, update, and improve internal agreements.
Skills
Education
A Business Lawyer position is available for permanent employment based in Port Elizabeth.
Salary: R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.
Requirements:
- Law Degree (essential)
- Proven legal background with a strong, assertive personality
- Preference will be given to individual residing in Port Elizabeth
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial agreements
- Valid driver’s license and own transport
- High attention to detail with strong negotiation ability
- Sound judgment and ability to identify and address potential risks proactively
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct due diligence for potential partnerships or acquisitions
- Provide legal insight and ensure compliance across the company’s business interests
- Follow up on outstanding reports and information required for meetings
- Draft and prepare senior employee contracts
- Review, update, and improve internal agreements (sales, shareholder, consulting, etc.)
- Manage the annual audit process with auditors and internal accounts teams
- Attend and assist with internal disciplinary proceedings involving senior staff
- Manage administrative processes related to company brand principals (rebates, incentives, and legal notices)
- Maintain accurate records of dividends, salary adjustments, life and short-term insurance policies, and claims
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.