Inhouse Corporate Attorney
4 months ago
Must know commercial (proper commercial contract experience) Must know the companies act in and out and Contract drafting
Job Title: Legal, Compliance and Risk
Salary - market-related
Standard hours: Monday Friday 08h30 to 17h30
Extended hours from time to time
Be on call and standby after hours and weekends
Travel may be required from time to time to Zimbabwe and locally
Skill Level: Professionally Qualified
Qualifications: B.Com (majoring in economics or accounting) LLB
Admitted Attorney
Travel required: Yes Licenses: Drivers license
Valid Passport (at all times)
Own car
The latest payslip to be provided
Purpose of the Position:
Acting as in-house counsel in a group of companies dealing competently with the full spectrum of
corporate, commercial, and Labour law focusing on mergers and acquisitions. You will play a key role in
supporting the companys M&A, investment, and other corporate development activities, including the due
diligence process, negotiation of term sheets, and definitive transaction agreements.
Responsibilities and Duties: Not Limited
Assist with mergers and acquisitions , investments, and other strategic transactions in all
stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration.
Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A-related materials.
Assist with other special corporate projects.
Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either private
or public financing. Work closely with our internal M&A, legal, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts. Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.
Providing advice in business transactions.
Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact on the Company.
Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf of the Company, which could involve everything from lease agreements to acquisitions. Conducting due diligence, negotiating, and generally overseeing a wide variety of commercial transactions. Drafting of memoranda, applications, and general business correspondences.
Assisting directors and managers with their rights and responsibilities to manage the
company. Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.
Designing and overseeing the Companys policies and positions on legal matters.
Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.
Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.
The above duties will be performed by the Employee for the Group, and, as directed by the Employer for all relevant companies within the Group and may be amended and updated by Management of the Group from time to time Work experience and Skills: Five or more years PQE. A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions Extensive understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law
Strong business acumen
Experience in mergers and acquisitions
Project management experience is preferable
Experience in negotiations
Ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner
Working knowledge of, among other areas, tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment and
Labour laws Proven experience with contactable references personal qualities & behavioral traits: Self-motivated
Good analytical and managerial skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
A critical thinker
Good problem-solving ability.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent ability to multi-task.
Flexibility
Professional
Approachable
Adaptability
Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude
Planning and organizing skills
Stress tolerance
Efficient and takes initiative
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High level of confidentiality
Proactive
Tact and diplomacy
Attire: Neat & Tidy well groomed
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