Commercial Legal Advisor

19 hours ago

Pretoria, South Africa Status Asset Management Full time

**Companies in our group include**:

- LNDR - a lending solutions provider
- Aluma Capital - Asset and Fund Manager
- Cryosave - A bank for newborn stem cells
- Best for U - an outsourced call centre management company

**What can we offer you?** Some of our benefits include:

- Modern fit-for-purpose people practices.
- Entrepreneurial spirit supporting new ideas and initiatives.
- Working in a state-of-the-art tech building that includes access to on-site gym to help you grow your fitness as much as you do your brain.
- Two on-site restaurants that will have you inhaling aromas of mouth-watering lunchtime dishes, and freshly brewed coffee. At Fintech campus that’s just a part of the rhythm of the day.

**Great, so who would be a good fit?**

We are looking for a Commercial Attorney and legal professional to provide legal advice, contribute toward the strategy and support the entire group of companies. This person will **ensure best legal practices and mitigate legal risk on behalf of the Group**, as well as be the **custodian of our in-depth legal and business-focused strategy**. This role is ideal for someone who questions traditional legal practices and finds **innovative** ways to ensure the Group conforms to legislation, but by embracing the new and not necessarily focusing on the old. Someone who embraces different thinking, researches new legal trends and structures approaches that work with the organisation. We want you to deliver legal advice that helps the business to accomplish their strategy.

**You may be wondering, what would such a fantastic individual’s duties include?**
- The Commercial Legal Advisor is responsible for **providing proactive, in-depth legal and business-focused advice** and analysing and **identifying the legal** risks and implications of all the business’ transactions within area of responsibility;
- Is required to perform a **wide variety of tasks** and duties that include, but are not limited to, **drafting of contracts **(which include but are not limited to Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality Agreements; Memorandums of Understanding; Lease Agreements; Credit Applications; All other types of agreements), **review of contracts**, **legal research**, **administration** and **compliance** with applicable laws;
- Respond and **resolve ad hoc legal queries** timeously and effectively;
- **Negotiate** terms and conditions;
- **Managing and working with outside council** as and when required;
- Company **secretarial services** including but not limited to**:Board and Shareholder resolutions; Interpretation and administration of Shareholder Agreements**; **Maintain Company documents**;
- Interact with **Board Members** and **Shareholders**;
- **Maintain Registers associated with Company requirements**;
- Assist the following departments complying with legal requirements**:Human Resources**;
- Assist the Group with**:Contract Administration**, **Reviewing and drafting of Company Policies and Procedures,** and;
- **Be flexible about your work** and **assist** with other functions if and when required.

**Are there any specific skills and attributes required?**
- A true **mediator** who can find creative mutually beneficial solutions.
- An **effective communicator, **who can interact** **with all types of people, both written and verbal.
- Has an **unwavering attention** to detail.
- Ability to work **effectively under pressure**.
- **Manages** self to ensure **deadlines** are met.
- Ability to **handle conflict** in a way that will ensure a positive outcome.
- Develop and maintain **solid relationships** with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Conveys a **positive attitude** even in difficult circumstances.
- Takes **responsibility** for the role and **takes initiative**.
- Someone who is **innovative**, **eager to learn** and **embrace new ways of thinking**.
- **Cultural fit** for a fast-moving and high-performance, but also informal and non-hierarchical organisation.

**So now you’re really excited and want to know what’s next. Well, take a look at the below requirements and if you meet them; apply, apply, apply**:

- **Tertiary** qualification; LLB, Commercial Law or a similar field.
- **Knowledge **of** **Industrial Legislation;
- **Admitted Attorney**;
- **5-7 Years' post admission experience** either in Practice - Specializing in Companies Act, Labour Law or as an In-house legal counsel for similar type of industry.
- Experience in **Insurance Law** (advantageous).
- **Proven excellence** in your previous endeavors.

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