Professional Support Lawyer

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001222/TR

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to provide specialized legal research, knowledge management, and training support to lawyers, ensuring compliance with current UK laws and regulations.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum of 5 years working in corporate and/or commercial law practice, either as a paralegal or qualified advocate or attorney will be required
Excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style are required
Being able to prioritize and meet deadlines is essential.
A commercial and pragmatic approach is highly valued.
Must be willing to work UK hours as required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Reviewing and circulating updates on current and developing issues in the UK corporate law field.
Preparing and collating internal precedent documents.
Assisting with research for client work and internal/external presentations.
Arranging and delivering training sessions on relevant legal updates and “best practice” steps to fee earners.
Assisting with article writing/client briefings when required.
Preparing submissions for legal directories (such as Legal 500/Chambers Guide).
Creating legally binding agreements that outline the terms and considerations of business transactions. These may include service agreements, procurement contracts, and more.
Examining existing contracts to ensure they comply with current UK laws and regulations to identify any potential risks or unfavorable terms for the firm.
Representing the firm in negotiations with other parties to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks, including making amendments to proposed contracts to better suit the firm’s interests.
Identifying any potential legal risks in contracts and advising on strategies to minimize these risks, thereby protecting the firm’s interests.
Ensuring that all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations, including industry-specific standards and international trade laws where applicable.
Assisting in resolving any disputes that arise from contractual agreements, either through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Keeping detailed records of all contracts and related documents for reference and compliance purposes.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

International Tax Structuring Specialist
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
Ready to step into a role where your international tax expertise truly counts? Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial advisory team where you’ll work closely with clients on complex cross-border tax matters and high-level dispute resolution.
16 days ago

Company Secretary
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
65 days ago

Account Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market Related Monthly
Role Description:Our client is seeking an Account Manager based in Cape Town to join the company’s Account Management team. The Account Managers role is to ensure the clients are receiving the best possible client experience from the company. This includes regular contact to ensure their needs are being met and that they are being kept up to date with all new products and product updat...
Today

Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Join the team at Barefoot Cyber!Barefoot Cyber is a partner at IT Naledi Solutions.If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you: employment@itnaledi.co.zaSee below for details on this exciting opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to support our clients in an advisory role across governance, risk, compliance, privacy, a...
1 day ago

Customer Service Consultant (Office Automation)
Location: Paarl
Salary: Monthly
Our client, a well-established and progressive supplier printing and related equipment and machinery, seeks to employ a professional, organized and high energy Customer Service Consultant to provide customer service and support to their international customer bases. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A CALL CENTRE ROLE BUT RATHER A ROLE IN THE OFFICE AUTOMATION OR RELATED TECHNICAL SECTOR, REQUIRING SIM...
1 day ago

INTERNAL AUDITOR
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
Our client in Stellenbosch is hiring an Internal Auditor to join their team within the financial services and insurance industry.
1 day ago

Assistant Leasing Manager - Woodstock, Cape Town
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
Calling all Junior Leasing Managers with commercial experience in Cape town
1 day ago

Executive Assistant & Property Support Administrator - Steenberg/Westlake/S-Subs (office-based)
Location: Westlake
Salary: R30k - 35k per month
Executive Assistant & Property support Administrator - Steenberg/Westlake/S-Subs (office-based) R
1 day ago

Bookkeeper & PA â Retail sector, Brackenfell
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a detail-oriented Bookkeeper who thrives in the fast-paced retail & service environment of a medium-sized entity? Our client in Northern Suburbs is seeking a hands-on professional to manage the bookkeeping functions, preparing monthly reconciliations, maintaining trial balance ensuring accounts accuracy and maintaining supplier & customer accounts. As a right hand to the ...
1 day ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 420 000 Annually
We are seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to support accurate financial management, reporting, compliance, and multiâentity accounting within a developmentâfocused organisation. The ideal candidate is detailâdriven, analytical, and committed to maintaining strong financial controls across a dynamic portfolio.
1 day ago

Professional Support Lawyer

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General