Legal Advisor at ATNS

Job description

• Legal Services - Manage allocated corporate litigation (Civil and Labour). Draf/vet and review allocated commercial agreements and legal documents. Ensure that signed contracts are captured on the electronic system. Keep custody and update and maintain the contract and agreement database. Edit contracts/documents/ reports. Conduct annual contract and agreement review. Conduct research on legal articles and cases for the Legal Manager and the department. Draft and manage correspondences and submissions. Provide legal advisory services to the various business units in the company. Provide assistance to the company in defining requirements for contractual specifications. Provide general and specific legal support, in accordance with company frameworks. Ensure accessibility of legal services by all ATNS departments. Advise the business of legal requirements in relevant jurisdictions, obtaining advice from and managing external legal counsel/Attorneys where appropriate. Implement procedures, rules and guidelines relating to the maintenance and management of the contract register. Attend to general legal enquiries.
• Co-ordination, Communication and Reporting - Advise line management on amendments to legal matters. Review ATNS Legal Policies and Directives when changes are required. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of legal measures and procedures. Attend relevant meetings and forums. Provide the Legal Manager with monthly reports on Legal matters. Run legal awareness programs within ATNS.
• General duties required to support the efficient running of legal services - Build and maintain effective relationships with all relevant business functions and teams within ATNS to enable the required alignment and collaboration. Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System. Provide input into the annual report and budgeting processes. Attend staff meetings and discussions in support of the team environment and good communication. Identify personal training and development needs and requirements.

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

•  LLB Degree or other recognized equivalent South African Law Degree.

 Minimum Years of Experience:

•  Minimum 3 years post articles work experience (in-house, law firm, etc.).
•   Experience in litigation matters and contract drafting.
• Substantial experience in commercial and contract law.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Able to work after hours should the need arise.
• A good command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the job.
• Must possess a valid RSA driver’s license (minimum code 08).