Senior Legal Advisor - Commercial at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

Deal management

• Analyse the commercial aspects of the transaction 
• Draft, vet and negotiate a range of commercial agreements e.g. term sheets, loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents, etc. in line with NEF’s funding terms and conditions 
• Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and as approved by the Investment Committee. 
• Ensure agreements are compliant with latest legal developments. 
• Provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to NEF in particular the Fund Management Division. 
• Consult regularly with team on proposed structures, developments and legal implications thereof. 

Due Diligence

• Attend due diligence assessments relating to NEF’s investments. 
• Conduct due diligence on transactions to support investment teams. 
• Negotiate for deals Committee(s). 
• Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee(s.) 
• Participate in Committees as requested. 
• Conduct presentations as part of the deal team. 

Quality Assurance

• Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training for clients.
• Give input to ensure appropriate legal policies and practices are in place to manage the legal obligations and legal risks of the department effectively. 
• Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally and legal costs of litigation. 
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to NEF’s investments.

People management

• Monitor progress on work done by legal advisors. 
• Checking and supervising other legal advisors’ agreement(s). 
• Providing skills transfer and mentoring other legal advisors. 
• Monitor and mentor legal advisors and paralegals 

Ad Hoc 

• Ensure legal seminars and or workshops are held. 
• Conduct ad-hoc activities as allocated by General Counsel and/or Legal Services Manager and Principal

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• LLB degree 
• Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage 
• Admitted Attorney

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years’ post articles experience in similar environment i.e. Private equity, Corporate finance, Management Consulting etc. 
• Experience in securities law; and/or 
• Experience in insolvency law; and/or 
• Solid experience in commercial law; and/or 
• Proven working knowledge of Company law, Tax law and NCR 
• Experience in legal due diligence. 
• Working knowledge of finance. 
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is advantageous. 
• In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking). 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Proven experience in negotiations. 
• Ability to engage at all levels. 
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. 
• Legal drafting skills. 
• Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external). 
• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation. 
• Presentation skills. 
• Drafting skills. 
• General litigation and business rescue experience.