General Legal Adviser (JB1981)

General Legal Adviser (JB1981)

Germiston, Johannesburg             

Salary is highly negotiable, based on experience

Duration: Permanent

Overview

As the Legal Adviser you will act in a generalist capacity providing legal support to divisions within this engineering company, act as an advisor for the exco on commercial or legal changes within the organisation and perform company secretarial duties.

Minimum Requirements:

Suitably qualified with an LLB

Minimum of 5 year’s experience post articles

Commercial legal experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal advice to senior management relating to the business of the Group

Review and qualifications of Terms and Conditions of:

Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality Agreements

Tenders / Requests for Quotations

Memorandums of Understanding

Lease Agreements

Credit Applications

All other types of agreements

Draft all type of Contracts

Negotiate terms and conditions

Dispute Resolution

Managing and working with outside council as and when required

Company secretarial services including but not limited to:

Board and Shareholder resolutions

Interpretation and administration of Shareholder Agreements

Maintain Company documents

Interact with Board Members and Shareholders

Prepare documents for Board Meetings

Maintain Registers associated with Company requirements

Administer Guarantee requirements

Assist the following departments complying with legal requirements:

Human Resources

SHE

Procurement

Assist the Group with:

Debt collection

Contract Administration

Insurance requirements

Reviewing and drafting of Company Policies and Procedures

Be loyal to the Group and all Companies within the Group in all dealings and transaction relating to the business interest of the Group

Protect and promote the business reputation and Goodwill of the Group

Be flexible about your work and assist with other functions if and when required.