Senior legal advisor - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
Senior Legal Advisor
Sandton, Johannesburg
Responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with moderately complex governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. Coordinates legal matters requiring external legal assistance. May provide work leadership and mentoring to less experienced Attorneys. May also participate in corporate affairs, corporate governance, and legal watch.
Duties & Responsibilities
Senior Legal Advisor
Sandton, Johannesburg
Responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with moderately complex governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. Coordinates legal matters requiring external legal assistance. May provide work leadership and mentoring to less experienced Attorneys. May also participate in corporate affairs, corporate governance, and legal watch.
Assisting, where necessary, in the negotiation of transactions and offering legal advice on the structuring of financial transactions across the business sectors including Debt, Properties, Empowerment Financing and Equities.
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
Ensuring implementation of transactions (from cradle to the grave) in accordance with Credit approvals.
.Desired Experience & Qualification
LLB degree.
Registered attorney with 5 years related experience, post articles.
Admission as an attorney of the High Court.
A tertiary business/commercial qualification is advantageous.
Technical Competencies:
Top level drafting skills and communication skills.
Knowledge of the South African legal, financial and taxation system.
Reasonable financial and economic literacy.
Computer literacy, including the ability to use a word processing package (Office Suite).
Conduct research using the internet and other legal resources.
Risk management
Compliance & Legal Projects management
Legal advice and documentation reviews
Coordinates legal action that may require external legal assistance
Sandton, Johannesburg
Responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with moderately complex governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. Coordinates legal matters requiring external legal assistance. May provide work leadership and mentoring to less experienced Attorneys. May also participate in corporate affairs, corporate governance, and legal watch.
Duties & Responsibilities
Senior Legal Advisor
Sandton, Johannesburg
Responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with moderately complex governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. Coordinates legal matters requiring external legal assistance. May provide work leadership and mentoring to less experienced Attorneys. May also participate in corporate affairs, corporate governance, and legal watch.
Assisting, where necessary, in the negotiation of transactions and offering legal advice on the structuring of financial transactions across the business sectors including Debt, Properties, Empowerment Financing and Equities.
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
Ensuring implementation of transactions (from cradle to the grave) in accordance with Credit approvals.
.Desired Experience & Qualification
LLB degree.
Registered attorney with 5 years related experience, post articles.
Admission as an attorney of the High Court.
A tertiary business/commercial qualification is advantageous.
Technical Competencies:
Top level drafting skills and communication skills.
Knowledge of the South African legal, financial and taxation system.
Reasonable financial and economic literacy.
Computer literacy, including the ability to use a word processing package (Office Suite).
Conduct research using the internet and other legal resources.
Risk management
Compliance & Legal Projects management
Legal advice and documentation reviews
Coordinates legal action that may require external legal assistance
Recruiter: Rooftop