Senior Legal Assistant at Fidelity Services Group

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalise various commercial agreements from the all the divisions within the Group
• Prepare and Negotiation of contracts and Manage of Contractual changes.
• Review and keep updated standard contractual templates.
• Review tenders in conjunction with the tender department to highlight legal and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with the Group’s policies/procedures and standards.
• Provide compliance and general legal support as and when required
• Keep abreast and advise the business on various legislative changes affecting the business
• Manage legal business matters pertaining to the organization.
• Provide legal and administrative support to the Head Group Legal Counsel.
• Liaise with external legal service provider/s and other key stakeholders on legal and related matters.

Qualifications, experience, and other competencies required:

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
• B. Com Degree is essential.
• Must have at least five years post article experience at a law firm or Legal department in a Public Entity.
• Sound knowledge of Government legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Must be computer literate. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Corporate/Executive support, reporting and support and experience will be advantageous.
• Valid and unendorsed motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Above average computer literacy in MS Office suite.
• Own vehicle and ability to travel, as and when required.
• Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required.
• Clear criminal record and no pending cases.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal of all information & platforms.
• Fantastic organisational skills, detail-oriented and structuring tasks.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and meet deadlines.
• High Confidentiality and Integrity.
• Analytical tinker with detailed research and co-ordination proficiencies.
• Ability and knowledge of databases and tracking systems and the implementation thereof.
• Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents.
• Excellent Time Management, Processing Details, and Investigating Issues.
• Strong IT skills.
• Dealing with internal and External Stakeholders.
• Adjusting to change, creating Innovation, and evaluating problems.
• Giving support and Providing leadership.
• Showing Resilience and Driving Success.
• Providing Leadership and Building Relationships.
• Multi-Tasking and delegations Capabilities.