Legal Counsel / Company Secretary

Education & Skills:

• Minimum of a completed legal qualification and Admitted as an Attorney
• CSSA would be advantageous
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ relevant commercial law / company secretary experience
• Technical knowledge and experience across legal, commercial and business operations specifically within the construction environment 
• Must have experience specific to contract review and drafting across a broad spectrum (NDA’s, PMC, EPC, consortium, JVs, MoUs, teaming agreements, end-use and project procurement)
• Background in handling construction contracts related to disputes / claims
• Must be able to prepare and present comprehensive reports
• Must have full knowledge of Companies Act, King III and JSE Listings requirements

Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Directors
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Must be accountable and transparent (passion for ethics)
• Emotional intelligence and intellectual meticulousness

Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage board meetings, statutory meetings, board reviews in accordance with the Companies Act
• Provide comprehensive and practical legal / commercial support to Directors / Senior Management, with specific reference to their duties, responsibilities and powers covering legal, compliance and governance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation like the Companies Act, FSB requirements, King IV, etc.
• Monitor, oversee, report and implement any remedial actions for non-compliance / risks
• Ensure that Directors / Senior Management are aware of any laws relevant to or directly affecting the company
• Provide legal support to the various internal functions, management teams on diverse legal matters including employment law, insurance and any other local regulations applicable to the business operations
• Represent the company in legal discussions and negotiations with clients, suppliers, and government authorities
• Review terms and conditions and propose/negotiate required amendments during competitive bidding processes
• Support the project teams during project delivery with contract interpretation questions and claims
• Take ownership of the company structure and ensure that all company documentation, licenses, power of attorney etc. is up to date and in line with local legislation
• Retain, supervise and monitor the work outside of counsel representing the company in litigation matters

In terms Employment Equity policy, preference will be given to applicants who are disabled or from a previously disadvantaged background. If you have not heard from us within one month of your application, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.