Junior Legal Counsel (JNB or CPT)

SUMMARY:

Junior Legal Counsel (JNB or CPT)

POSITION INFO:
My client from a Freight Forwarding Company is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their team: 
Deal with general day to day operational legal enquiries from the business units/departments
Assist in reviewing, drafting, advising and negotiating on a diverse range of commercial contracts
Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including board/shareholders meeting minutes/resolutions, POA’s, MOA’s, licenses, etc.
Undertaking general corporate work (such as registration and liquidation of companies, share transfers, etc.) and maintain up-to-date corporate documents of the entities he/she oversees
Deal with and advise on legal, employment, regulatory and commercial matters
Coordinate with external lawyers in obtaining legal opinions
Conducting legal research and analysis
Handle dispute resolution and litigation management, and oversee the work of external counsel as necessary
Identify, analyze and assess legal/contractual risk in connection with business transactions

2 – 3 years PQE or relevant legal experience
Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable university with articles completed
Ideally 2 years’ post-articles experience in a law firm or corporate environment or just finished articles

BEE Female is required for the role, due to BEE compliance