Air Traffic and Navigation Services Provider in South Africa. ATNS is responsible for managing 10% of the world's airspace.
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Legal Services - Manage allocated corporate litigation (Civil and Labour); Draft/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; Draft contracts/documents/reports; Conduct annual contract and agreement reviews; Conduct legal research for the Legal Manager, the department and business units in the company; 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 about 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 a legal awareness program within ATNS.
General duties required to support the efficient running of legal services - Build and maintain effective relationships with all relevant stakeholders, 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 requirements
Formal Qualifications
LLB Degree or other recognized equivalent South African Law Degree.
Experience
Minimum 4 years post admission work experience (in-house, law firm, etc.).
Experience in litigation matters.
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 8).