Legal Officer - Northern Suburbs, South Africa - Talent Evolution

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Responsibilities:


  • Assisting the Division (and Group Legal & Company Secretary as and when required) with general corporate matters by reviewing and preparation of documentation in the areas of general corporate and commercial law.
  • Processing of general queries in terms of contract, commercial, corporate, and statutory law and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of engineering and constructionrelated contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPCM/EPC contracts.
  • Precontract review and qualification of tender vet and contractual terms and conditions.
  • Postcontract claims and dispute management arising from time to time during project execution involving, amongst others, extension of time, Force Majeure, and scope variation claims.
  • Advising on general commercial and legal matters within the Divisions and Business Units.
  • Assisting with Company Secretarial affairs as and where required by the Group Legal & Company Secretary.
  • Maintaining all relevant company documents for tender submission (Tax, CIPC, Identity Documents, etc.).
  • Assist the Division in sourcing and providing details of tax consequences of working in Africa and other foreign companies.

Requirements:


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Commercial Law Degree (LLB & preferably an admitted attorney).

EXPERIENCE

  • 5 years postarticle experience or 5 years' experience in a corporate commercial role.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM contracts will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of South African Tax legislation

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