Commercial Legal Associate

5 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Exigent Group Limited Full time

Exigent is transforming the way legal services are offered by leveraging the power of technology and data that’s locked in contracts and processes. But the data is the cornerstone; it is the people of Exigent that bring this vision to life. We combine the best of tech with smartest legal and financial brains to cultivate a revolution in the legal industry. Intelligent thinking underpins all our solutions — from contract management to business analytics tools and legal services.
Exigent is a leading alternative legal solutions provider to large corporates and law firms around the globe.
We have a number of commercial lawyer opportunities within the business to enhance international companies contract management challenges. You will be part of the solution to these global companies and impart your knowledge and experience to make a significant difference.

**Requirements**:
LLB Degree
Minimum of 3 years post-admission experience in creating, negotiating, reviewing, and drafting commercial contracts or agreements, including technology agreements
Minimum of 2 years corporate/commercial legal services experience post qualification
Ability to interpret and summarise legal content
Risk assessment, contract analysis and comparisons
Customer relationship management
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word - E.g. keyboard shortcuts; touch typing, familiar with mark-up/tracked changes, and Excel, etc.)
Good understanding of online technology systems - Web platforms, VPN’s, importing/exporting etc
Ability to translate metrics and analyse data
Experience in offering guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
Experience in formulating complex playbooks/handbooks/policies
Experience in establishing best practices and enhancing contract review processes
Excellent time management and proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets, objectives, and deadlines
Drafting contracts derogations documents between vendor and client
Contract review
Contract comparisons
Interfacing with multiple contacts across various business units regarding contractual issues
Service and technology innovations
Due diligence
Gap analysis
Monitors general inboxes, addresses inquiries and/or forwards as appropriate

**Benefits**:
Global organisation and client base with plenty of growth opportunity. Great learning and knowledge imparted. Positive and energetic environment.

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