Regsadviseur - Swellendam, South Africa - Skills Connector

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    Skills Connector Swellendam, South Africa

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    LEGAL ADVISOR

    Candidates in possession of LLB and at least 2 years legal experience post admittance may apply. Exceptional communication skills in both AFRIKAANS and ENGLISH is a prerequisite.

    Responsibilities:

    Company documentation and secretarial work:
    • Reception of all company documents.
    • Handling of all statutory matters of companies.
    • Recording of minutes and updating them at all meetings. Issuance or cancellation of shares in companies and drafting of all related contracts.
    • Review of companies' respective MOIs (Memorandum of Incorporation).
    • Submission of annual CIPC returns.
    • Compliance with NCA requirements and annual renewals. Collection and maintenance of FICA information of directors and shareholders.
    • Handling of all corporate governance matters.
    • Updating and improving template documents.
    • Maintenance of minute books, revision of trust deeds, registration, amendment, and deregistration of trusts at the Master's office, organization of meetings
    Compliance:
    • General legislative and regulatory compliance for the company and clients, including, but not limited to, POPIA, FICA, the Companies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
    • Drafting of internal and personnel contracts.
    • Development of employee policies.
    • Provision of legal and labour advice as required by the employer, including research and risk assessment.
    • Communication with clients, attorneys, state entities, etc.
    Handling of litigation matters:
    • Instructions to external attorneys for the commencement or defence of legal proceedings on behalf of the company, and oversight of the litigation process.