Senior Legal Counsel - Johannesburg, South Africa - Unique Personnel

Unique Personnel

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Gauteng
Reports To Regional Managing Director / Regional General Counsel
Key Performance Indicators

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Be responsible for and provide general legal advice especially to the commercial function on all legal matters relating to procurement, key customer sales and day to day matters SSA and Ireland.
Control and manage legal risks in accordance with the applicable contracting procedures implemented in the specific territories.
To be able to independently handle routine and complex legal issues. Capable of leading transactions with minimum guidance as and when necessary, from the Regional General Counsel.
Developing strategy and providing support on general commercial issues such as tenders, negotiating contracts and compliance matters.
Liaising with the Regional General Counsel to handle strategic and administrative initiatives including developing and delivering training, drafting and reviewing standard contracts (all with only mínimal support).
Actively monitor, manage, control and report on any litigation matters to the Regional General Counsel.
Keeping the Regional General Counsel informed of any high risk and key significant legal issues identified or suspected through regular contact.
Deliver training programmes to the business on legal and contractual risks and issues related to, amongst other things, construction terms / contracts
Update precedents and templates, whilst contributing to processes and improved ways of working
Inherent Requirements

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training - Essential and Desirable

Essential:

A qualified lawyer in South Africa (Attorney of the High Court of South Africa) or any relevant jurisdiction with at least 5 years PQE.

Required Experience

A good understanding of general corporate / commercial contracts/legal principles.
Previous experience of working in house and in a fastpaced commercial contracts sales environment is desirable; and

Required Competencies

Partnership building develops productive internal and external relationships; works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Influencing adopts appropriate influencing styles; ensures commitment to decisions from key stakeholders.
Information sharing ensures people have access to information they need to do their job effectively.
Visible leadership operates ethically and with integrity; demonstrates appropriate levels of openness and transparency.
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Exhibits sound judgment when balancing legal risks against the business benefits.
Ability to understand the business, its strategies, its people and its organisational structures.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a heavy workload and possess strong project management skills.
Strong awareness of legal and commercial risks and the ability to establish the means for managing such risks consistent with the business objectives.
Ability to understand and resolve complex legal and business issues.
Ability to manage external lawyers (in dialogie with the Regional General Counsel) on legal projects while controlling external costs to achieve the best possible service.
Maintains a diplomatic manner and retains a sense of humour whilst working under pressure.

What Qualification

Minimum Qualification