Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation
2 weeks ago
Role Summary To maximise collections from defaulting clients, provide sound legal support to post-investments unit where there are emerging defaults on loan servicing. Active involvement in deal re-structuring, understand and analyse the commercial aspects of the transactions and give expert legal solutions. Outputs Maximise Legal collections from defaulting clients through negotiating payment arrangements and instituting legal proceedings in Court, To provide sound legal support to post-investments unit where there are emerging defaults on loan servicing. Active involvement in deal re-structuring, understand and analyse the commercial aspects of transactions and give expert legal solutions, To provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the NEF in particular the Post Investments Department & Turnaround, Workouts and Restructuring department, Manage budgets and relationships with external lawyers, To address all legal matters relating to the NEF and its investee companies, implement amendments to funding structures and terms and negotiation of contracts with investee companies or third parties, Provide general legal advice to the NEFs various departments, Pursue criminal charges against investees and third parties who have committed fraud against the NEF, Mentor Legal Advisors. Recoveries To provide legal input to submissions on existing investments prepared for the Portfolio Management Committee and other committees, Implement Committee decisions to recover monies, ensure rights of NEF are protected, Negotiate settlements, Brief external attorneys, To implement and monitor debt recovery, litigation, liquidation and all other legal and Court processes, whether or not outsourced to external law firms. Turnarounds, Workouts, Restructures Business rescue, turnarounds and restructuring. Understand instruments, draft agreements, litigate, sequestrate. To implement the restructuring of companies, draft and review all legal agreements relating thereto. Experience / Skills Required At least 5 years experience post articles experience in similar environment i.e. DFIs, Banks, Private equity, Private Legal Practice, etc. At least 5 years litigation, business rescue and Court experience, Experience in insolvency law, Experience in commercial law, Proven working knowledge of Corporate law and Tax law, Business report writing, MS Office suite knowledge, Experience in Turnarounds, Workouts and Restructuring is advantageous, Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external), Accuracy in preparing legal documentation, Ability to advise on legal issues related to NEF business, Ability to convey legal opinions and argue legally. Attend to fraud and other criminal law related matters Qualification Requirements LLB Admitted Attorney Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes High leadership qualities and teamwork Strong sense of initiative and self-motivated Strong communication skills Efficient presentation skills High sense of analysis, attention to detail and professional judgement Honesty and Integrity Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking Anticipating and Managing Change Business insight and Risk Awareness Interpersonal Agility Resillience and stress management
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Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation
1 week ago
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executive Search Group Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence.As Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR
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City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Full timeSENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR : LITIGATION, JHB Legal JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR : LITIGATION JOHANNESBURG NORTH Within the Legal Services Department Reports to – Legal Services Manager Key Requirements To provide sound legal support to post-investment monitoring of investment where there are emerging defaults on loan servicing. Active...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executive Search Group Full timeThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence. As Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executives Full timeThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence. As Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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Senior Legal Advisor
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Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executives Full timeThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence. As Senior Legal Advisor : Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation
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Johannesburg, South Africa Secondment Full timeOur client in the financial industry is looking to hire a **Temp - Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation** **REQUIREMENTS**: - Must have **LLB **or Law qualification. - Must be an **Admitted Attorney**: - Must have 5 years’ experience post articles experience in **Finance environment** i.e., **Private equity, Corporate finance, Corporate Finance Management...
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Litigation & Legal Risk Advisor
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Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full timeA leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Litigation Support Legal Advisor to provide legal advice, manage litigation risks, and support compliance. The ideal candidate should hold an LLB degree and have 2-4 years of post-articles experience. Responsibilities include assisting in litigation, providing strategic legal guidance, and...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executive Search Group Full timeThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence. As Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executives Full timeThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist who thrives in complex, commercial legal environments. If you are driven to safeguard organisational interests while shaping recovery strategies, this role offers challenge, autonomy, and influence.As Senior Legal Advisor: Litigation, you will lead legal recovery activities, guide...
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Senior Legal Advisor
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Secondments Full timeRole Summary To maximise collections from defaulting clients, provide sound legal support to post-investments unit where there are emerging defaults on loan servicing. Active involvement in deal re-structuring, understand and analyse the commercial aspects of the transactions and give expert legal solutions. Outputs Maximise Legal collections from defaulting...
