Junior Legal Advisor

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Junior Legal Advisor to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in a dynamic business environment and is eager to contribute to legal risk management, contractual compliance and sound business decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide legal advice, conduct research and prepare legal opinions on commercial and operational matters.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and ensure adherence to the Companies Act and relevant legislation.
• Assist with regulatory compliance monitoring, reporting and risk mitigation.
• Identify contractual and legal risks, recommending practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain legal policies, procedures, contract templates and compliance registers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• BCom Honours in Law or LLB qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney would be advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Compliance or Corporate Governance would be highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of Commercial Law, Contract Law, Company Law and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of corporate governance, legal risk management and the Companies Act.
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.

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