Legal Intern at Sage

Job Description    

Sage is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with an opportunity to gain work experience and prepare them for the corporate world in their respective fields.

The internship program is designed to provide interns with an environment conducive to professional skills development, value-based learning, career development and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities    

• Drafting legal correspondence
• Reviewing contracts
• Legal research
• Attend meetings and participating where necessary
• Assisting the legal team to prepare and conduct internal legal training
• Learning and using internal software tools
• Completing all internal personal development courses as provided by Sage and tasks related.
• Assist the legal team with making sure that the internal policies, contracts, and marketing material comply with the latest laws.
• Understanding and staying up to date with Sage internal policies.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous learning
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Proactivity and Self-motivation
• Communication (oral & written)
• Work ethic
• Legal drafting
• Interest in law of contract, privacy law, competition law and technology.
• Detailed orientated
• Analytical thinking
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Basic Computer skills

Qualification Required

• Must have completed an LLB from a reputable institution.