Jelica Thotaram

As a Commercial Officer at Barloworld Power, I am responsible for compiling and preparing tenders, and proposals that include technical and commercial aspects, as well as reviewing contracts terms and conditions in conjunction with the Legal Department. I have more than 8 years of post-admission experience as an attorney, with a Bachelor of Laws degree and professional legal training, as well as multiple short courses in various fields of law.

I have a strong background in litigation and family law, having worked as a Professional Assistant and a Senior Legal Advisor for several law firms and legal services providers. I have also developed expertise in commercial law, medical law, and alternative dispute resolution, through extensive legal research and opinions, drafting and vetting contracts, and attending webinars and courses. I am passionate about providing high-quality legal advice and solutions to clients and stakeholders, and I am eager to expand my knowledge and skills in the corporate sector.

ompiling and preparing tenders, that include technical and commercial aspects as well as submission thereof with the focus on the commercial aspects.
• Responsible for completing proposals
• Managing the tender preparation process to ensure tender deadlines are met
• Providing commercial qualifications and reviewing contracts terms and conditions in conjunction with the Legal Dept.
• Oversee commercial aspects of the proposal till Management approval
•Ensuring contracts and interactions align with company policies.
• Highlighting potential risks or ethical concerns
•Assuring that all proposals are in line with the company’s values, policies and relevant legislation•Compiling and preparing tenders, that include technical and commercial aspects as well as submission thereof with the focus on the commercial aspects. • Responsible for completing proposals • Managing the tender preparation process to ensure tender deadlines are met • Providing commercial qualifications and reviewing contracts terms and conditions in conjunction with the Legal Dept. • Oversee commercial aspects of the proposal till Management approval •Ensuring contracts and interactions align with company policies. • Highlighting potential risks or ethical concerns •Assuring that all proposals are in line with the company’s values, policies and relevant legislation

Skills: Written Communication · Research Skills · Problem Solving · Commercial Operation · Contract Negotiation · Contract Management · Legal Research · Legal Liability · Legal Document Preparation · Training · Legal Issues · Legal Opinions · Legal Contract Review · Legal Compliance · Legal Assistance · Legal Writing · Legal Advice · Negotiation

LLB Degree- University of KwaZulu Natal

Admitted Attorney