In-house Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Intelligent Debt Management Full time

**Qualifications**:

- LLM degree specialising in commercial law/contracts.
- Admitted attorney.
- Minimum of five years of appropriate post-article work experience.

**Responsibilities**:
**Legal Service Coordination**:

- Coordinate and render all group legal services, including company secretarial, HR, risk and compliance, complaints resolution and legal insurance activities oversight.
- Serve as a point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely resolution.
- Be appraised of all Group Legal activities and new matters arising and be in constant communication with the respective individuals and stakeholders in all the Group companies - across multiple disciplines and management levels - to identify legal services needs and requirements.
- Assist in managing and mentoring young legal professionals in the Group, as well as teams falling under Group Legal and Legal Insurance.

**Contract Drafting and Revision**:

- Draft and review contracts for several group companies and subsidiaries.
- Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalise contract terms.

**Contract Management**:

- Develop and implement efficient contract management processes.
- Maintain an organised database of contracts and related documents.
- Monitor contract timelines and renewals, ensuring compliance with obligations.

**Legal Research and Analysis**:

- Conduct legal research on various commercial law matters.
- Analyse legal issues and provide recommendations to the Head of Group Legal Services.
- Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation and regulations.

**Support to Head of Group Legal Services**:

- Provide administrative support to the Head of Group Legal Services as needed.
- Assist with preparing legal documents, presentations, and reports.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- ** Communication**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- ** Analytical Thinking**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues and propose practical solutions.
- ** Organisational Skills**: Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- ** Team Player**: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
- ** Confidentiality**: Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- ** Adaptability**: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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