Legal Counsel - Africa at Metso Outotec

JOB STATEMENT

• In this role the Legal Counsel contributes to all project and service-related contract commercial issues starting from proposal planning and preparation, involving country specific experience in legal, finance and tax related issues.
• Effective support to sales is offered by leading or contributing to contract negotiations with clients and clarifying interfaces between technical and commercial contract provisions. Non-disclosure and Confidentiality agreements, as well as involvement of subcontractors and suppliers, and transferring relevant contractual elements to procurement, and other service departments within the business is a part of the responsibility area of the Legal Department.
• Legal Counsel supports in claim avoidance and opportunity management, until the end of contract liabilities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general legal and contractual support to Market Area Africa
• Support contract drafting, vetting and negotiations and follow-up until effective
• Provide input to service proposals, purchase orders, order confirmations and other contractual documents.
• Support business in all project-related contractual and commercial issues from proposal planning, proposal preparation and contract negotiations through effectiveness and support contract execution until end of contract liabilities.
• Facilitate Risk Assessments and contribute to service sales case presentations.
• Make available templates, checklists, and other tools for service business.
• Perform training on relevant legislative and contractual topics.
• Assist and guide in service delivery, claim management, insurance topics, trade compliance etc.
• Support business with compliance related matters relevant to the Market Area
• Support contract management and administration as well as contribute to continuous improvement activities within the legal function

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (Garde 12)
• South African legally qualified attorney with 3+ years post admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Solid commercial and legal knowledge
• 2 years of experience in contract/ commercial/ corporate law
• Experience in the drafting, vetting, negotiation and commercial execution of long-term service agreements
• Basic knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts as well as dealing with parastatals
• Experience working in an international environment and/or multi-national organisation would be advantageous

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports Directly to the Director, Legal – Africa

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL INTERFACES

• Customers and Suppliers
• External legal counsel
• Regulatory authorities
• Various internal stakeholders, business areas and service departments within the business

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Risk management skills
• Good service business acumen and excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to explain complex topics in a simple way
• Ability to handle complex situations and transactions with little to no supervision
• Good command of the English language being fluent in oral and written English
• Willingness to travel internationally and to other African Countries
• Pragmatic way of working – solutions driven with a flexible, proactive, problem-solving approach
• Congenial personality – a good fit for the business

Job posting end date: 27 June 2023