Commercial Attorney Associate - Johannesburg, South Africa - Select One

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Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and related agreements
  • Reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditions
  • Communicating with clients to understand their instructions
  • Preparing and editing contract details
  • Assisting clients in rectifying and handling contract breaches
  • Making amendments to existing contracts
  • Ensuring that the contract terms comply with the legal guidelines
  • Conducting indepth research before preparing contractual agreements
  • Collaborating with other lawyers in the firm to discuss and debate contract contents
  • Ensuring that the contract language is legally binding
  • Assisting clients with contract termination and fulfilment (including meeting of CPs)
  • Managing document/contract register including active follow up with clients
  • Examining and advising on business transactions
  • Offering help and legal support to clients when dealing with business transactions
  • Assisting and advising clients businesses on preventing legalities and resolving complex legal issues
  • Offering expertise to clients in forming various company processes and policies
  • Explaining business/company laws and their legal implications to clients
  • Examining clients business operations and advising them on potential legal outcomes

Requirements:


  • Bachelors of Law Degree (LLB)
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court
  • A minimum of 2 (two) years post admission experience as a commercial attorney
  • Credit law experience (NCA) will be a bonus
  • Privacy law experience (POPIA) will be a bonus
  • Computer literate and confident with Microsoft Office
  • Complete understanding of legal procedures, guidelines and terminologies
  • Fluency in English

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