Senior Legal Counsel at AECI Limited

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide legal advice and support of the highest professional standard to various AECI business units.

Role and Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory Services

• Provide legal advisory services to AECI businesses
• Provide advice to and support the management team and business units in mitigating legal related risks
• Create and maintain legal framework for the activities of the AECI Group

Stakeholder Management

• Develop, revise, advise and establish Contracts Strategies taking cognizance of Strategic Sourcing initiatives
• Understand customer requirements and correctly interpret requirements and scope of contract information to select correct suppliers, obtain quotes, place orders and / or send out tenders and award contracts accordingly
• Manage and monitor that suppliers / contractors are selected, approved and audited against defined standards
• Participate in project teams and serve as a specialist advisor on contracting issues
• Establish and manage active group supply contract register for all strategic sourcing contracts
• Ensure all supply contracts are aligned to group policies and supported or approved by group legal
• Assist compile tender documentation and special conditions for high value orders and/or contracts
• Review and recommend appropriate General and Special Contract Conditions/Documentation
• Maintain close links with Contracts section in terms of new and existing legislation and contract requirements Coordinate, facilitate and resolve contractual Claims and Disputes of Contracts

Best Practice Developments

• Conduct research and develop legal frameworks, analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.
• Conduct assessment on labour legislation compliance, locally and cross-border
• Conduct business improvement initiatives on ethics and corporate governance
• Stay abreast of Legal Legislation, Compliance and Regulatory issues, locally and cross-border

Qualification and Experience

• Recognised legal degree (B Com Law/BA Law/LLB).
• Admitted attorney of the High Court.
• 8-10 years work experience in a legal environment
• Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including corporate law, competition law, environmental law, explosives law, mining law, tax law, labour law, etc.
• In depth knowledge of legal processes and procedures
• Experience in a contractual/procurement environment