15 Oct
Ntice Sourcing Solutions
Cape Town
Duties & Responsibilities
We are a Pinelands-based e-commerce and financial services business, and we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as an Assistant to the Head of Group Legal Services.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and rendering various legal services across our rapidly expanding organisation
This role requires a strong academic background, practical experience in commercial law and contracts, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and exceptional organisational skills.This is a hands-on position which will require the successful candidate to be at the office full-time
Apply now:https://intelligent-debt-management.simplify.hr/
Qualifications:
- LLM degree specialising in commercial law/contracts
- Admitted attorney
- Minimum of five years of appropriate post-article work experience
Responsibilities
Legal Service Coordination
- Coordinate and render all group legal services, including company secretarial, HR, risk and compliance, complaints resolution and legal insurance activities oversight
- Serve as a point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely resolution
- Be appraised of all Group Legal activities and new matters arising and be in constant communication with the respective individuals and stakeholders in all the Group companies - across multiple disciplines and management levels - to identify legal services needs and requirements
- Assist in managing and mentoring young legal professionals in the Group, as well as teams falling under Group Legal and Legal Insurance
- Contract Drafting and Revision
- Draft and review contracts for several group companies and subsidiaries
- Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalise contract terms
Contract Management:
- Develop and implement efficient contract management processes
- Maintain an organised database of contracts and related documents
- Monitor contract timelines and renewals, ensuring compliance with obligations
Legal Research and Analysis
- Conduct legal research on various commercial law matters
- Analyse legal issues and provide recommendations to the Head of Group Legal Services
- Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation and regulations
Support to Head of Group Legal Services
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Group Legal Services as needed
- Assist with preparing legal documents, presentations,
and reports
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
Skills and Competencies
- Strong Legal Background: Comprehensive understanding of commercial law and contracts, with the ability to apply legal principles to business situations
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues and propose practical solutions
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Team Player:
Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with internal stakeholders
- Confidentiality: Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desired Experience & QualificationFinancial Services, Legal Services, Assistant, Head of Group Legal Services,