Legal Advisor - Sandton Verfied

R 640k - 750k per annum Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 04-09-2015 7:12:59 AM
02-10-2015 7:12:59 AM
JOB TITLE: Legal Advisor
DEPARTMENT: Legal
REPORT TO: HEAD: LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
LOCATION: Johannesburg
PERM/TEMP POST: Permanent
SALARY RANGE: R640 – 750k (Commensurate with experience)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• LLB degree
• At least 3 years working experience
• Admission as an attorney of the high court
• A tertiary business/commercial qualification is advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. The drafting and checking of all agreements, including OTC (Over the Counter) derivative instruments documented in terms of ISDA, and other types of Master Agreements.
2. Assisting, where necessary, in the negotiation of transactions and offering legal advice on the structuring of financial transactions across the business sectors within the company, including Debt, Properties and Equities.
3. Ensuring proper implementation of transactions in accordance with Credit approvals.
4. Keeping the company up to date with changes in the statutory and common law as far as it relates to your employer and their business.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
1. Top level drafting skills and communication skills
2. Knowledge of the South African legal, financial and taxation system
3. Reasonable financial and economic literacy
4. Computer literacy, including the ability to use a word processing package (Office Suite)
5. Conduct research using the internet and other legal resources