Main job function

Tax: Offshore and onshore Advising on company structures Contract drafting Due diligence Franchise agreements Explorations agreements International agreements Lease agreements Securities Service level agreements, Shareholder agreements Competition Law Capital Markets Corporate Law Banking & Finance Partnerships & Joint Ventures Sales & Purchase Agreements Energy & Minerals Consumer Law Corporate & Acquisitions Licensing Privatisation Construction

The candidate will be expected to conduct legal work for a variety of clients across a spectrum of industries. The candidate will also be responsible for the Business Development of the Corporate and Commercial practice. Furthermore, the candidate will be required to develop and transfer his/her knowledge and skills in this sphere to the junior members of the team.

Qualifications

LLB Degree Tax qualification Admission as an Attorney in South Africa Legal Practice Council member in Good Standing At least 5 years postadmission experience at a large, well-established law firm, or in the inhouse legal department of a large corporate group of companies Experience in corporate and commercial law is essential, and particularly in drafting and reviewing contracts. Ability to conduct extensive research and having a detail-oriented approach.

 

 Criteria

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Highly motivated and reliable individual Ability to make sound judgements. Ability to handle stressful situations and perform under pressure Computer literate

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.  We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.