Assistant To Head Of Group Legal Services - Cape Town at Intelligent Debt Management

Qualifications:

• LLM degree specialising in commercial law/contracts.
• Admitted attorney.
• Minimum of five years of appropriate post-article work experience.

Responsibilities:

Legal Service Coordination:

• Coordinate and render all group legal services, including company secretarial, HR, risk and compliance, complaints resolution and legal insurance activities oversight.
• Serve as a point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely resolution.
• Be appraised of all Group Legal activities and new matters arising and be in constant communication with the respective individuals and stakeholders in all the Group companies - across multiple disciplines and management levels - to identify legal services needs and requirements.
• Assist in managing and mentoring young legal professionals in the Group, as well as teams falling under Group Legal and Legal Insurance.

Contract Drafting and Revision:

• Draft and review contracts for several group companies and subsidiaries.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalise contract terms.

Contract Management:

• Develop and implement efficient contract management processes.
• Maintain an organised database of contracts and related documents.
• Monitor contract timelines and renewals, ensuring compliance with obligations.

Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct legal research on various commercial law matters.
• Analyse legal issues and provide recommendations to the Head of Group Legal Services.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation and regulations.

Support to Head of Group Legal Services:

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Group Legal Services as needed.
• Assist with preparing legal documents, presentations, and reports.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.