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Legal Advisor (Commercial & Labour)
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Elevate your legal career with a leading global advisory firm!
Is this you?
Are you a highly ethical professional with a strong sense of integrity, self-confidence, and energy? We’re seeking a candidate with high intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, patience, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Your pragmatic approach to business, coupled with your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, makes you the ideal fit. If you’re keen to learn, have a knack for handling confidential information with discretion, and possess a “client first” culture orientation, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for handling client-facing commercial legal work, from winning and executing commercial agreements to invoicing. Dive into the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, B-BBEE ownership transactions, and construction agreements. On the labour front, you’ll provide outsourced consulting, manage employee transfers, and navigate the disciplinary processes. Moreover, your role will include legal due diligence, general commercial advice, and active business development, ensuring you’re always at the forefront of client relationships and sector requirements.
Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll be part of a prestigious global advisory firm renowned for its exceptional services across various sectors, including legal, tax, and consulting. Our client boasts an impressive track record and a culture steeped in collaboration, excellence, and innovation. Their commitment to understanding and meeting their clients’ unique needs has cemented their position as leaders in the market.
What you’ll need
We’re looking for an admitted attorney with at least two years of post-qualification experience focusing on corporate commercial and labour law, your developed commercial awareness and outcome-oriented approach will be key. Exposure to litigation would be useful. Membership in professional bodies like SASLAW is advantageous. We’re looking for someone that has strong technical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. You’ll have a strong service orientation. A “client first” culture and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and take responsibility for these relationships. You’re eager to learn, are mature, take initiative and are discreet in handling confidential information.
What you’ll get
In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary which includes a contribution to medical aid and provident fund with risk benefits. You’ll have the chance to work within a dynamic, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth within a global firm that values innovation and excellence.
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