Group Legal Coordinator at SSC Group (Pty) Ltd

About the job

Job purpose: The main purpose of this role is to provide legal, commercial and company secretarial support to the SSC Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide internal legal advice to Group Executives.
2. Compile, proofread and edit drafts of agreements, contracts, leases, policies and other legal documents.
3. General administrative duties; filing of company documents and ensuring CIPC compliance for all the SSC Group companies.
4. Draft emails, letters, legal agreements and other binding documents and correspondence as requested by the CFO and CEO.
5. Conduct audit checks on 3rd party suppliers; ensure they are contractually compliant and are generating value for money.
6. Other Commercial Support to the CFO and CEO.
7. Coordinating litigation and manage external commercial disputes and legal matters.
8. Co-ordinate compliance with all applicable laws. regulations and the SSC Group’s internal policies and procedures.
9. Participate in due diligence processes

Competencies:

• Computer literacy and satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office;
• Strong work ethic and can handle highly confidential information;
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility;
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Working knowledge of contract management;
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude;
• People oriented and results driven;
• In-depth knowledge of legal and compliance issues.

Working Conditions:

• Adhoc evening and weekend work depending on circumstances;
• Working with challenging compliance documents;
• Involve working late hours.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 4-8 years’ experience in a legal environment;
• LLB or equivalent degree;
• 3-4 years’ in drafting legal and business documents;
• Knowledge and experience of corporate governance and litigation.