General Legal Adviser (JB1981)
Germiston, Johannesburg
Salary is highly negotiable, based on experience
Duration: Permanent

Overview
As the Legal Adviser you will act in a generalist capacity providing legal support to divisions within this engineering company, act as an advisor for the exco on commercial or legal changes within the organisation and perform company secretarial duties.

Minimum Requirements:
Suitably qualified with an LLB
Minimum of 5 year’s experience post articles
Commercial legal experience

Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal advice to senior management relating to the business of the Group
Review and qualifications of Terms and Conditions of:
Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality Agreements
Tenders / Requests for Quotations
Memorandums of Understanding
Lease Agreements
Credit Applications
All other types of agreements
Draft all type of Contracts
Negotiate terms and conditions
Dispute Resolution
Managing and working with outside council as and when required
Company secretarial services including but not limited to:
Board and Shareholder resolutions
Interpretation and administration of Shareholder Agreements
Maintain Company documents
Interact with Board Members and Shareholders
Prepare documents for Board Meetings
Maintain Registers associated with Company requirements
Administer Guarantee requirements
Assist the following departments complying with legal requirements:
Human Resources
SHE
Procurement
Assist the Group with:
Debt collection
Contract Administration
Insurance requirements
Reviewing and drafting of Company Policies and Procedures
Be loyal to the Group and all Companies within the Group in all dealings and transaction relating to the business interest of the Group
Protect and promote the business reputation and Goodwill of the Group
Be flexible about your work and assist with other functions if and when required.