• Tax experience
• Drafting experience
• Large Law firm experience
• Hands on Legal Approach
• 5+ years relevant PQE

Job Summary

• Act as a partner
• Maintain existing database of clients
• Interact with external stakeholders
• Ability to act independently
• Accurate advice
• Great drafting skills
• Transferable book of business

About the client

Our client is an established large sized international firm with approved prospects of expansion based in Johannesburg. The firm is part of a larger professional society and has a national footprint in all fields of interest. The reputation of the firm exceeds itself and is known for legal expertise.

Job description

The role will require acting as a partner under supervision of the directors. Providing legal services to all businesses and operation of the client in South Africa and other countries under the care of the key Directors.
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
Tax calculations and reconciliations
Preparation and submission of income tax returns
Tax reports, advise and opinions
International private client tax consulting (high net wealth & trusts)
Tax & Estate Planning
Creation and Administration of Trust
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Tax Administration and Compliance
Verifications of Assessments
Income Tax Registrations
Application for Tax Directives/ Clearance Certificates
Vat Registration
Employee Tax Registration
Securities Transfer Tax
• Legal advising
• Ensuring compliance of client companies to the Companies Act
• Assisting Board meetings
• Maintaining statutory registers
• Ensure timely and proper filing of statuary documents to the Registrar of Companies and to the Financial Services Commission
• Reviewing Subscription and shareholders’ Agreements in mergers and acquisitions
• Liaison with legal advisors
• Implementation and drafting of Good Corporate Practice codes for the Group
• Handle disputes on behalf of the client.
• Draft all legal and compliance related documentation.
• The position will be based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
• The person will be responsible for all legal functions in his/her portfolio. This will include generating fees and maintaining a current book of business.

Ideal Candidate

An admitted attorney who has private practice and litigation experience:
• Admitted as an Attorney
• Own set of established clients that will follow the candidate to the new firm
• Great Drafting Skills