Senior Legal Consultant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Moore South Africa

Moore South Africa
Moore South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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A permanent opportunity exists for an individual at a leading Corporate Legal Consulting business.

The firm, located in Parktown Johannesburg, takes pride in providing superior services to our clients in various industries and sectors.

We are interested in a confident, self-managed, initiative-taking individual with a passion for teamwork and excellence. This individual will be responsible for assisting the the Team in driving the legal operations of the Company.


REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have the following:

  • South African citizenship
  • Bachelor of Law / LLB (BCom Law will be preferred)
  • Senior Admitted Attorney
  • Excellent grasp of the Companies Act
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3+ year in a Corporate Commercial Environment:

  • Working knowledge of legislation in the areas of taxation, estate administration and corporate law
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Effective interpersonal skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to selfmanage, manage junior employees and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all roleplayers
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE LAW
This position will be geared towards a Commercial Governance offering and will include the following functions:

  • Drafting of legal agreements such as
  • Sale of Business, Shareholders', Asset for Shares, Subscription, Call-option, Non-Disclosure, Employment, Confidentiality / Restraint, Surety / Loan Agreements as well as Memorandum of Incorporation, Wills & Deeds of Trust, Board / Shareholder Resolutions, Board Charters, Terms of Reference and Policies;
  • Meeting management assistance and managing action lists;
  • Engaging with independent legal teams to close transactions;
  • Legal / Governance opinions and advice various corporate law transactions and tax;
  • Managing and advising in all aspects of Corporate Group Restructures;
  • Providing Corporate Trustee and Independent Non-Executive Director services to clients; and
  • Assistance to the Directors with all related Legal and Corporate Governance requirements, as they arise.

TRUST LAW

Trust Administration:

  • Trust Formations;
  • Trustee Amendments;
  • Beneficiary Amendments;
  • Deregistration Applications.
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