Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd Full time

**A typical day may include**:

- Advises on a variety of legal issues and legal risks;
- Explains legal language;
- Draft, review, edit, interpret, advise, and negotiate on contracts and other legal documents;
- Oversee all contractual obligations of the company;
- Provide technically sound legal opinions;
- Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the business;
- Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the business;
- Provide legal input into financial planning and reporting process;
- Provide advise on labour law related employee issues and human resource matters;
- Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel, public authorities, and union representatives;
- Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders;
- Maintain professional and timely communications;
- Document and maintain legal files and issues;
- Reporting;
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**Qualifications we look for**:

- Matric / Grade 12;
- Degree in Law;
- Admitted Attorney;
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**Experience we look for**:

- Minimum 4 years post admission legal experience;
- Commercial law experience;
- Experience in ensuring compliance with municipal laws;
- Experience in reviewing enders / contracts with private and government entities;
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent writing and reviewing (edit) skills;
- Ability to work well within a team and individually;
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks;
- Honesty, decisiveness, and integrity;
- The ability to solve problems;
- Discretion, diplomacy, and tact;
- Works well under pressure;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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