Legal Assistant - Cape Town, South Africa - Zeal HR

Zeal HR
Zeal HR
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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An exciting opportunity has become available within the Construction Services industry, for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal. The position is based in Cape Town or Pretoria.


REQUIREMENTS:


  • Paralegal Diploma / Law Degree
  • Relevant experience in either private practice or inhouse legal division
  • Previous exposure to the built environment will be advantageous
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Legal support:
  • Providing legal support to the different divisions of the company: Finance & Management Support / Management Programme / FCA's / Professional Services
  • Drafting of legal documentation, including contract templates, default notices, PSP appointment letters etc.
  • Vetting and compliance: All legal documentation drafted on behalf of third party funders
  • Monitoring ongoing litigation and disputes, vetting court documentation where applicable
  • Client liaison
  • Attorney liaison
  • Liaising with employers and/or Consultants on legal matters on behalf of Company and/or clients
  • Attending to registration of securities and signing of irrevocable payment undertakings and perfecting of securities
  • Attending to legal correspondence with all relevant stakeholders, including employers, clients and third patties
  • Assisting with special tasks
  • Assist in monitoring legal risk
  • Identifying and managing legal risks for the Company, such as changes in legislation and in the construction environment
  • Conducting investigations and liaising with investigating officers where required
  • Contacting clients and obtaining signatures and ensuring that all documents are correctly executed
  • Liaising with various banks and activating opened bank accounts
  • Prepare files after all relevant documentation has been gathered
  • Gathering the necessary documents to ensure that contractors' insurance is in place
  • Providing copies of all relevant financial documentation in respect to each project to accounts department
  • Attending to recoveries and debt collection
  • Managing debt collection on behalf of the Company
  • Setting and meeting collection targets as per agreement by the Company
  • Attending debt collection meetings
  • Instructing external attorneys per requirement
  • Attorney liaison
  • Report on legal matters
  • Drafting and submitting of reports to Legal Manager as required
  • Attending to inhouse HR administrative matters
  • Drafting offers of employment & employment contracts
  • Assisting with disciplinary matters including the drafting of disciplinary documentation e.g. charge sheet / record / outcome
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