LEGAL OFFICER

LEGAL OFFICER

The main purpose of the job is to provide all Business Units within the organisation with general assistance and support in relation to all Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

5 years post-article experience or 5 years experience in a corporate commercial role.

Knowledge of construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM contracts is essential.

Knowledge of South African Tax legislation will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting the 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 construction-related contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPCM / EPC contracts.

Pre-contract review and qualification of tender vet and contractual terms and conditions.

Post-contract 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.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

High level of personal integrity, self-disciplined, and a highly positive attitude.

Be able to work with multi-functional departments / offices and people.

Deadline-driven, attention to detail, and able to perform under great pressure.

Computer literate and proficient in MS Office 365

Package : TCTC per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.