Lawyer – Head of Legal Content
3 days ago
Company Overview:
We're a legal tech and consulting business expanding rapidly into local and offshore markets. Our award-winning legal software is used by a broad range of listed and multinational companies. Join us as we leverage A.I. to release of our next generation of legal operations platforms and intelligent legal tech solutions.
We're looking for an intelligent and analytical attorney who is excited about moving out of traditional legal practice and into the dynamic world of legal tech. You'll move away from pressurised deadlines and budgets to a quieter and more structured world in which you'll take on the management of Updraft's legal research and the creation of the legal content and documents that underpin Updraft's developing new products. You'll have flexible working hours and you'll work remotely as part of team of experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Research
: Manage legal research teams and projects to collate, review and synthesize large bodies of case law, using A.I. to maximise efficiencies. Conduct focussed research of legal process in comparative legal jurisdictions. - Legal Drafting:
Draft
and review
legal opinions, case summaries, correspondence templates, legal agreements and compliance documents that form part of Updraft's new legal products and solutions. - New Product Development
: Take operational control of legal research, legal content creation, and updates of all legal content incorporated into Updraft's new legal solutions, for South African and offshore markets. - Project Management:
Lead and manage legal research and case law projects to build legal I.P. and content for new and existing legal solutions. - Solution Deployment Analyst:
Oversee the quality and content of new product implementations by breaking each project down into key deliverables / business objectives and recording these on Updraft's project management software.
Essentia Criteria:
- Admitted Attorney
, ideally with experience in a large law firm and with a sound understanding of commercial law and legal drafting. - Intelligence and Drafting Expertise:
legal drafting, research and analytical solutions work requires someone with a strong intellect, strong language and writing skills, quiet focus, and an appetite for continuous learning. - Attention to Detail & Methodical Approach:
You will need a precise and methodical approach to problem-solving, ensuring that all legal documents and research results are accurate. - Experience with In-House Legal Work:
Experience in an in-house legal role, working closely with business operations, will also be of benefit to you. - Problem-Solving & Creative Logic Skills:
Your ability to break down complex problems and use logical steps to design project implementations is essential. - Commitment to Innovation:
A keen interest in transitioning from traditional legal practice to working with cutting-edge technology to deliver legal services.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney eager to move beyond traditional legal roles and embrace the future of legal technology. You will receive comprehensive training on our proprietary software, enabling you to take a leading role in transforming legal services for our clients. You will have the chance to work with some of the most forward-thinking companies, providing solutions that make a tangible impact on their business operations. If you are a driven, solution-oriented attorney looking to combine legal expertise with technology, we encourage you to apply for this unique and rewarding position.
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