Legal Counsel

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Corporate Legal Counsel Position

The Legal team handles risk management and risk mitigation within specialized areas of law with the aim of protecting and defending the company’s interests and supporting business operations.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities- Vetting and Drafting of terms and conditions for high value capital equipment supply contracts as well as product and aftermarket sales contrtacts- Drafting and vetting of legal contracts such as, but not limited to, production, commissioning agreements, engineering agreements, trade exchange agreements, sub-contractors, standard trading terms and conditions and lease agreements.- Reviewing and advising on contract conditions- Provide legal support, advice and assistance in negotiations and draft agreements for the various business units of the organisation- Be a part of negotiations for settlement, claims and other contractual issues with the client- Ensure accurate and correct advice on actions proposed and/or taken to ensure that all relevant actions are legal and potential legal risks to the business are highlighted and accounted for.- Minimize Company Risks- Adherence to the Organisation’s Global Parameters and guidelines- Support the Company and various business units in matters of contractual dispute- Liaise with internal business units and consult with external legal practitioners on issues relating to agreements and intellectual property rights and act as central point of contact for legal issues- Support and advise on Labour Issues- Should be able to work independently and within a team.- Should be a self-starter.

What you bring

An admitted attorney (BA or BCom Law or LLB) completed articles with at least 5 years' work experience either in private practice or in a corporate business environment in the following key areas, including but not limited to, contract drafting and vetting, litigation, company secretarial and governance, litigation and legislative compliance. Good knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contracts will be an advantage. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey and articulate your legal opinion clearly and succinctly is crucial to the position. Should be able to impart knowledge throughout the organization by providing legal and compliance training. Should have a collaborative mindset to work with various parts of the organization to find business solutions.- Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.- Works productively in a high pressure environment.- Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.- Balances the demands of work life and personal life.- Maintains a positive outlook at work.- Handles criticism well and learns from it.- Analyses numerical data, verbal and all other sources of information.- Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships.- Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.- Makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis.- Produces workable solutions to a range of problems.- Works strategically to realize organizational goals.- Takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the organization.- Makes a strong impression on others.- Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating.- Sets clearly defined objectives.- Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances.- Manages time effectively.- Identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks.- Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others.- Adapts to the team and builds team spirit.- Recognizes and rewards the contribution of others.- Listens, consults others and communicates proactively.- Supports and cares for others.- Develops and openly communicates self insight such as an awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.

What we offer

As an equal opportunity provider, FLSmidth promotes diversity in the workplace. We offer a market related compensation package.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit

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FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit