In House Corporate Attorney

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Experienced corporate attorney

POSITION INFO:

 Must know commercial (proper commercial contract experience) Must know the companies act in and out and Contract drafting

Job Title: Legal, Compliance and Risk

Salary - market-related

Standard hours: Monday – Friday 08h30 to 17h30

Extended hours from time to time

Be on call and standby after hours and weekends

Travel may be required from time to time to Zimbabwe and locally

Skill Level: Professionally Qualified

Qualifications: B.Com (majoring in economics or accounting) LLB

Admitted Attorney

Travel required: Yes Licenses: Driver’s license

Valid Passport (at all times)

Own car

The latest payslip to be provided

Purpose of the Position:

Acting as in-house counsel in a group of companies dealing competently with the full spectrum of

corporate, commercial, and Labour law focusing on mergers and acquisitions. You will play a key role in

supporting the company’s M&A, investment, and other corporate development activities, including the due

diligence process, negotiation of term sheets, and definitive transaction agreements.

Responsibilities and Duties: Not Limited

Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions in all

stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration.

Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A-related materials.

Assist with other special corporate projects.

Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either private

or public financing. Work closely with our internal M&A, legal, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts. Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.

Providing advice in business transactions.

Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact on the Company.

Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf of the Company, which could involve everything from lease agreements to acquisitions. Conducting due diligence, negotiating, and generally overseeing a wide variety of commercial transactions. Drafting of memoranda, applications, and general business correspondences.

Assisting directors and managers with their rights and responsibilities to manage the

company. Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.

Designing and overseeing the Company’s policies and positions on legal matters.

Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.

Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.

The above duties will be performed by the Employee for the Group, and, as directed by the Employer for all relevant companies within the Group and may be amended and updated by Management of the Group from time to time Work experience and Skills: Five or more years PQE. A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions Extensive understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law

Strong business acumen

Experience in mergers and acquisitions

Project management experience is preferable

Experience in negotiations

Ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner

Working knowledge of, among other areas, tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment and

Labour laws Proven experience with contactable references personal qualities & behavioral traits: Self-motivated

Good analytical and managerial skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

A critical thinker

Good problem-solving ability.

Strong time management skills.

Excellent ability to multi-task.

Flexibility

Professional

Approachable

Adaptability

Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude

Planning and organizing skills

Stress tolerance

Efficient and takes initiative

Excellent oral and written communication skills

High level of confidentiality

Proactive

Tact and diplomacy

Attire: Neat & Tidy – well groomed