Legal Intern at BKB Ltd

Qualifications, Experience

• LLB graduate or BA Law graduate.
• 1-2 years

Skills

• Excellent administration skills
• Excellent communication skills & good people skills
• Experience in drafting legal contracts and documents
• Knowledge of dispute resolution within a company
• Solid knowledge of legal and compliance processes
• Good understanding of business processes, policies, and procedures
• Good time management skills
• Proactive attitude

Competencies

• Self-motivated
• Pressure resilient
• Team player
• People and task-orientated
• Multi-task focused
• Innovative
• Initiative

Key responsibilities of this role

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research on various issues related to the corporation's operations.
•  Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Drafting Legal Documents:

• Assist in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Prepare legal memoranda summarizing research findings.

Compliance Monitoring:

•  Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
•  Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.

Industrial Relations Support:

• Assist in managing and resolving industrial relations issues within the corporation.
• Participate in the preparation for collective bargaining negotiations.

CCMA Case Management

• Support the legal manager in handling CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration) cases.
• Assist in preparing documentation and evidence for CCMA proceedings.

Sustainability Initiatives:

• Collaborate on sustainability-related projects and initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring legal compliance with environmental and social responsibility standards.

Contract Review:

• Review and analyze contracts to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• Summarize key terms and conditions for relevant stakeholders.

Legal Database Management:

• Organize and maintain a database of legal documents, contracts, and compliance records.
•  Assist in developing systems for efficient document retrieval.

Coordination with External Counsel:

• Assist in managing relationships with external legal counsel.
•  Support the legal manager in coordinating legal strategies with external experts.

Training and Awareness:

• Assist in organizing legal training sessions for employees.
• Contribute to the development of materials to enhance legal awareness within the organization.

Policy Development:

• Contribute to the development and review of corporate policies.
• Ensure that policies align with legal requirements and industry standards.

Ad Hoc Legal Support:

• Provide general legal support on a variety of issues as they arise.
• Assist in preparing responses to legal inquiries and requests.