Legal Advisor And Company Secretary - Milnerton at Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing advisory and internal support services for legal, risk & governance control. The role includes providing ad-hoc support to the Proposals and Human Resource departments dependent on organisational demands as well as maintaining and developing a culture of risk management within Lesedi.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Legal

• Provide legal expertise and advice throughout the organisation.
• Implement legal policy.
• Provide contract management support.
• Provide ad hoc legal research.
• Investigate and implement Due Diligence Software to protect Lesedi's interest.
• Litigation management Business Development Support.
• Continue to provide support in respect of commercial requirements for various projects predominantly to the Procurement, Business Development and Proposals departments.
• Provide support to the Projects department in so far as it relates to project management and contract audits.

Governance

• Perform company secretarial role.
• Oversee governance procedures :
  • Corporate Governance
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Board Approval Process
  • Prevention of Fraud and Corruption
  • Protection of Personal Information Procedure
• Perform the secretarial duties for the Board and Shareholder Meetings
• Roll out more in-person training for company governance processes - Whistleblowers & POPI Compliance.

Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

• Develop the CIDB guide for PM's 
• Oversee annual subscription.
• Evaluate opportunities for additional categories and grading improvements.
• Ensure Lesedi's status remains active and closely monitored 

Financial Sustainability

• Review and negotiate improved payment terms with client and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Review and negotiate activity schedule for improved cash-flow with client and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Check that contracts/subcontracts and supply agreements support cash neutral/positive curves.

Proposals

• Limit company liability by reviewing the content of project proposals and conditions associated with anticipated contracts.
• Provide support to the implementation Project Risk Management Procedure for identifying project risks at proposals stage.
• Provide inputs contractual structures/mechanisms to align with PPPFA, localisation and client specific requirements.
• Provide inputs into contractual structures/mechanisms to facilitate increased EME/QSE participation.
• Provide support in respect of various tender including inputs relating to the commercial proposals and drafting additional required documents on request.
• Conduct preliminary due diligence on potential BEE supplier/subcontractors to identify any related risks in satisfying the clients requirements during the tender stag.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Diploma in Law and/or Post Graduate degree in Law (LLB)

EXPERIENCE :

• Sound understanding of the preparation and submission process for tenders.
• Good drafting and reviewing skills pertaining to construction contract.
• Legal Research.
• Experience with the major standard forms of contract within the South African construction environment.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of basic legal principles with regard to SA Law.
• The ability to research and provide legal opinion on daily issues within the construction industry.
• Ability to liaise and instruct external counsel.
• A sound understanding of Construction Law Practice within a South African context.
• Thorough understanding of the business processes and the organisational functionality.

Skills:

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Be able to communicate clearly.
• Be technically competent.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
• Able to think conceptually.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Methodical, with good attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills, able to generate team spirit and co-operation.