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Legal Advisor Position

An exciting opportunity has become available within the construction industry, for a Legal Advisor. The position is based in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Duties & Responsibilities

Legal support:

• Providing general legal support to the different divisions of the company: Finance & Management Support / Management Program / FCA’s / Professional Services.
• Drafting of legal documentation, including contract templates, default notices, PSP appointment letters etc. e.g. Sub-consultant, PROCSA and CIDB templates and Addenda.
• Vetting and compliance: All legal documentation drafted on behalf of third-party funders.
• Monitoring ongoing litigation and disputes, vetting court documentation where applicable.
• Liaising with employers and/or Consultants on legal matters on behalf of the company and/or clients.
• Attending to registration of securities and signing of irrevocable payment undertakings and perfecting of securities.
• Attending to legal correspondence with all relevant stakeholders, including employers, clients, and third parties.
• Assisting with special tasks on an ad hoc basis.

Assist in monitoring legal risk & compliance.

• Identifying and managing potential legal risk.
• Ensuring that all suspensive conditions are met prior to Clearance being given (FMS).
• Ensuring that all contract documents are correctly executed.

Attending to recoveries and debt collection.

• Assist with debt collection on behalf of the company: Drafting of LOD / AOD and monitoring repayments.
• Setting and meeting collection targets as per agreement.
• Instructing external attorneys per requirement.
• Attorney liaison and responding to queries and requests for information.
• Assisting with trial preparation – documentary evidence, briefing of witnesses etc.

Report on legal matters.

• Drafting and submitting of reports to Legal Manager as required.

Attending to in-house HR administrative matters.

• Drafting offers of employment & employment contracts.
• Assisting with disciplinary matters including the drafting of disciplinary documentation e.g. charge sheet / record / outcome.
• CCMA: Attendance of hearings / Hearing preparation & trial bundles.
• Redrafting of Company HR Policies & Procedures and Policy Review: Monitoring input from external and internal stakeholders and driving to completion.
• Monitoring performance gradings and providing guidance to the relevant Executive.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Paralegal Diploma / Law Degree.
• Relevant experience in either private practice or in-house legal division.
• Previous exposure to the built environment will be advantageous.

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