In-house Counsel

**Job Title**: In-House Counsel Job Category: Legal, Compliance and Risk

Salary - market related
Standard hours: Monday - Friday 08h30 to 17h30
Extended hours from time to time
Be on call and standby after hours and / or weekends
Travel may be required from time to time
Skill Level: Professionally Qualified

**Qualifications**: B.Com (majoring in economics or accounting) LLB
Admitted Attorney
Travel required: Yes Licenses: Driver’s license
Valid Passport (at all times)
Own car
Allowances: Cell phone & Travel disbursements
Latest payslip to be provided
**Purpose of the Position**:
Acting as in-house counsel in the group of companies dealing competently with the full spectrum of
corporate, commercial, and labour law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. You will play a key role in
supporting the company’s M&A, investment and other corporate development activities, including the due
diligence process, negotiation of term sheets and definitive transaction agreements.
**Responsibilities and Duties**:Not Limited
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions in all

stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive
transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing
integration.
- Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A related materials.
- Assist with other special corporate projects.
- Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either private

or public financing.
- Work closely with our internal M&A, legal and compliance teams, as well as with external

advisors and experts.
- Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.
- Providing advice in business transactions.
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact for the

Company.
- Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf

of the Company, which could involve everything from lease agreements to acquisitions.
- Conducting due diligence, negotiating and generally overseeing a wide variety of

commercial transactions.
- Assisting directors and managers on their rights and responsibilities to manage the

company.
- Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.
- Designing and overseeing the Company’s policies and positions on legal matters.
- Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.
- Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.

The above duties will be performed by the Employee for the Group, and, as directed by the
Employer for all relevant companies within the Group and may be amended and updated by
Management of the Group from time to time
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**Work experience and Skills**:

- Five or more years PQE. A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred,

primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions
- Extensive understanding of corporate, contract and commercial law
- Strong business acumen
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions
- Project management experience preferable
- Experience in negotiations
- Ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner
- Working knowledge of, among other areas, tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment and

labour laws
- Proven experience with contactable references

Personal qualities & behavioral traits:

- Self-motivated
- Good analytical and managerial skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A critical thinker
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Strong time management skills.
- Excellent ability to multi-task.
- Flexibility
- Professional
- Approachable
- Adaptability
- Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude
- Planning and organizing skills
- Stress tolerance
- Efficient and takes initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of confidentiality
- Proactive
- Tact and diplomacy
- Attire: Neat & Tidy - well groomed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Five or more years PQE. A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)