A reputable company is urgently looking for a Senior Corporate legal administrator. The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Company
• Prepare, file and plead cases in court in pursuit of amounts owed to the Company.
• Advise on civil matters
• Advise on statutory compliances.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
• Submit monthly reports to executive management
• Represent the Company at Arbitration and other hearings.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.
• Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications on contractual matters
• Provide sound legal advice to the Company and make recommendations to Management as necessary.

Qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience required

• Bachelors degree (commercial or legal)
• Demonstrate strong drafting skills, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to attorneys, staff and clients.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities and to follow up and follow through.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate to resources available.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and consistently deliver high quality work product.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a team player, in a fast-paced environment.
• +3 years experience in a commercial or legal environment
• Be proficient in MS Office Package
• Drivers licence