Legal Counsel

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Planet Fitness is looking for a Legal Counsel which also include paralegal duties. You will be working closely HODs and attorneys, providing support in various legal tasks.

Legal Advice and Consultation:

Provide legal advice to management and other departments.

Supervise and guide paralegals in legal research and analysis.

Contract Review and Drafting:

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts.

Oversee paralegals in the preparation and organization of contract documentation.

Compliance:

Monitor and ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations.

Collaborate with paralegals to maintain compliance records and reports.

Dispute Resolution:

Manage and resolve legal disputes.

Coordinate with paralegals in gathering relevant information for litigation support.

Intellectual Property:

Protect intellectual property rights.

Supervise paralegals in conducting preliminary research on intellectual property matters.

Corporate Governance:

Assist in corporate governance matters.

Work with paralegals to maintain corporate records and filings.

Employee Relations:

Advise on employment law matters.

Oversee paralegals in tasks related to employee contracts and terminations.

Regulatory Affairs:

Monitor changes in laws and regulations.

Collaborate with paralegals to ensure regulatory compliance.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess legal risks.

Guide paralegals in supporting risk assessment activities.

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility:

Promote ethical behaviour and corporate social responsibility.

Collaborate with paralegals on ethics-related research and initiatives.

Communication:

Effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.

Work closely with paralegals to ensure clear communication and coordination.

Paralegal Duties:

Legal Research:

Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.

Compile and organize research findings for review.

Document Preparation:

Draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.

Assist in the preparation and organization of legal documentation.

Litigation Support:

Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation.

Coordinate with attorneys on discovery and case management.

Record Keeping:

Maintain and organize legal files and records.

Assist in managing and updating compliance records.

Administrative Support:

Provide administrative support to attorneys.

Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications.

Client Communication:

Interact with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Assist in the communication of legal matters to clients.

Qualifications

  • law degree, and
  • 2- 5 years of legal experience for the Legal Counsel aspect.
  • Paralegal qualifications would typically include a paralegal certificate or degree, with proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and organizational skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are crucial for success in both aspects of the role.

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