Bowmans is a leading Pan-African law firm. Our track record of providing specialist legal services, both domestic and cross-border, in the fields of corporate law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution, spans over a century.
With seven offices in five African countries and over 400 specialised lawyers, we are differentiated by our geographical reac...
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Bowmans’ Construction team is looking for a qualified junior construction lawyer to join its young and dynamic team. The team is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and Legal500, servicing international and domestic clients in projects and construction. The team has a strong focus on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters and is closely involved on various Projects and Infrastructure matters with Bowmans’ Project Finance team. The candidate will be working on contentious and non-contentious construction matters and may at times support the Project Finance team.
The ideal candidate will come from a reputable law firm and have built a good track-record of experience in complex construction law matters. Must be willing to work as part of a team that is client focused and quality driven without compromise. They will be fully committed to building a career as a construction lawyer in the Bowmans family.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admitted attorney with 3-6 years post admission experience in a Construction law practice
- LLB degree with a strong academic track record
- An ability and willingness to work on both contentious and non-contentious matters is essential: Candidates with experience in only contentious or non-contentious construction law matters will be considered, subject thereto that they are willing to be upskilled to be able to straddle both ends of construction law matters
- Proven track-record of working on complex construction law matters
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, legal documentation and settlement discussions at an advanced level with partner supervision
- Drafting submissions and ancillary documents in construction disputes
- Taking part in preparing overall strategy of matters
- Managing matters semi-independently and acting as primary contact point for clients
- Preparing complex legal opinions and advicenotes
- Consulting with clients, counsel and experts and ability to work with clients’ technical, commercial and legal teams
- Training and managing junior lawyers
- Assisting with and participating in pitches and other business development initiatives with a view to start building own client relationships
- Participating in firm initiatives such as pro bono and ongoing training
SKILLS:
Legal Technical skills
- Advanced and current knowledge of standard form construction and professional services contracts including FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC
- Advanced and current knowledge of other related agreements such as EPC, O&M and good understanding of PPPs etc
- Possesses the legal technical skill to understand client requirements in order to deliver excellent client service and legally sound documents and advice
- Ability to apply theory in a practical and commercially astute manner
- Ability to work with complex technical and commercial documents in contentious and non-contentious matters
- Able to articulate advice, and legal issues and positions effectively both in writing and verbally
- Ability to apply theory in a practical and commercially astute manner with an appreciation of commercial rationale and the ability to ask or discuss issues
- Set priorities, manage schedules and plan accordingly in a high-pressure environment
Communication
- Able to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly
- Produce documents that are well-structured, with correct grammar and language
- Able to manage junior lawyers efficiently in manner that motivates the team
- Strong team player with great people skills
- Able to execute instructions accurately and efficiently
Computer Literacy
- Proficient in Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Good understanding of research tools such as Juta Law
- General IT competency in order to learn and use various firm specific tools
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Highly committed individual
- Pro-active
- Displays utmost honesty and integrity at all times
- Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards
- Ability to handle high volumes of workload and meet tight deadlines
- Client focused and results driven with particular attention to detail
- Committed to support the managing and growing of a dynamic team
- Great matter management and time management skills
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Purpose:
Working with senior leaders of large JSE listed companies in providing advice on executive remuneration matters, including remuneration benchmarking, remuneration governance (advising the remuneration committee), designing incentive plans and share schemes, pay fairness, employee benefits and financial modelling for integrated reporting and various remuneration related analysis.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is essential, preferably specializing in a quantitative science, such as mathematics or statistics, or a BCom, or Business Science/Economics degree. A post graduate qualification such as an Honours or Masters, or a professional qualification such as a CA, CFA, CMA or an Actuary is a differentiator.
- Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) Certification is advantageous.
- 1 – 2 years’ experience (Consultant) and 3-5 years for the Senior Reward Consultant, in quantitative analytics, including financial modelling, and/or compensation and reward.
Key Accountabilities and Activities:
Marketing and Thought Leadership
- Conduct research on matters of interest to clients, as directed by the practice leaders, and assist in writing articles and material of interest to clients for business development, marketing and use in client deliverables.
Matter Administration
- Assist with matter administration including drafting proposals, engagement letters, conflict searches and assisting the practice administrator to open new matter codes. Assist in following up on WIP, invoicing and payments by clients.
Financial Modelling and Analytics
- Support the delivery of engagements by building financial models to support the design of short term and long-term incentive structures. To support remuneration and benefits offerings (such as private equity structures and retirement savings instruments), benchmarking of executives, management and employee remuneration using public data and survey reports.
Research and Surveys
- Conduct research and surveys on executive and non-executive director remuneration practices.
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Responsible for the completion of submissions (including but not limited to bids and tenders, proposals, credentials statements, expressions of interest, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, panel registrations, database registrations and briefing notes) through the full submission lifecycle across all Bowmans services and sectors and across Bowmans jurisdictions.
Responsible for ensuring that submissions are completed in an efficient, consistent and professional manner in line with the firm’s strategy and brand standards and supporting the creation and maintenance of the New Business Team (NBT) infrastructure and development and implementation of the Business Development Portal (BD Portal).
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed Degree/Diploma with at least 5 years specific experience in business development, client relationship management or a related field within a corporate, legal or professional services environment essential.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Submissions:
- Lead and own submissions from start to finish in line with the new business protocol document and any subsequent policies and/ or procedures communicated to the NBT.
- Conduct debriefs and analysis of feedback on performance of proposals, whether won or lost, and use this to improve the quality of future proposals.
- Preparation of briefing notes to be provided to partners in preparation for client meetings.
- Monitor tender advertisements and assess submission requirements and prepare initial assessment of submission requirements.
New Business Infrastructure and Best Practice (including supporting, planning and strategy):
- Support the development and implementation of the BD Portal and support the New Business Manager (NBM) and Senior New Business Coordinator (SNBC) and work with other members of the NBT in ensuring all NBT documents and standard content materials are shared with the NBM and NBT members to be maintained and loaded on the central NBT repositories and BD portal.
- Identify innovative ways to improve processes, and work with the NBM, SNBC and/or other members of the NBT to implement these processes.
- Work with the NBT members to maintain ongoing submission database, submission management tools and submission library and NBT collateral.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the NBT project plan in line with the broader BD and NBT KRAs.
Relationship Building:
- Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
- Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the NBT and broader BD team.
Competencies:
- Achievement Orientation
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Client Focus
- Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Writing Skills
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Responsible for the completion of submissions (including but not limited to bids and tenders, proposals, credentials statements, expressions of interest, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, panel registrations, database registrations and briefing notes) through the full submission lifecycle across all Bowmans services and sectors and across Bowmans jurisdictions.
Responsible for ensuring that submissions are completed in an efficient, consistent and professional manner in line with the firm’s strategy and brand standards and supporting the creation and maintenance of the New Business Team (NBT) infrastructure and development and implementation of the Business Development Portal (BD Portal).
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed Degree/Diploma with at least 5 years specific experience in business development, client relationship management or a related field within a corporate, legal or professional services environment essential.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Submissions:
- Lead and own submissions from start to finish in line with the new business protocol document and any subsequent policies and/ or procedures communicated to the NBT.
- Conduct debriefs and analysis of feedback on performance of proposals, whether won or lost, and use this to improve the quality of future proposals.
- Preparation of briefing notes to be provided to partners in preparation for client meetings.
- Monitor tender advertisements and assess submission requirements and prepare initial assessment of submission requirements.
New Business Infrastructure and Best Practice (including supporting, planning and strategy):
- Support the development and implementation of the BD Portal and support the New Business Manager (NBM) and Senior New Business Coordinator (SNBC) and work with other members of the NBT in ensuring all NBT documents and standard content materials are shared with the NBM and NBT members to be maintained and loaded on the central NBT repositories and BD portal.
- Identify innovative ways to improve processes, and work with the NBM, SNBC and/or other members of the NBT to implement these processes.
- Work with the NBT members to maintain ongoing submission database, submission management tools and submission library and NBT collateral.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the NBT project plan in line with the broader BD and NBT KRAs.
Relationship Building:
- Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
- Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the NBT and broader BD team.
Competencies:
- Achievement Orientation
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Client Focus
- Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Writing Skills
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Purpose:
Provide ongoing software support, troubleshooting and analysing issues and solutions. This position requires an outgoing, confident individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and advanced computer skills. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter, who has a passion for excellence and values integrity, innovation and success.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Software Support Specialist
- Tertiary qualification
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 365 essential
- Experience with eLearning and familiarity with WebEx, would be advantageous but is not essential.
Advantageous
- Working knowledge of Elite 3e, Lexis Nexis Interaction, Worksite environment and Cornerstone LMS administration and Articulate Storyline.
Key Accountabilities:
Application Support
- Respond to help desk software queries
- Provide guidance and share knowledge with IT team
- Assist with general help desk calls and queries
Admin and functional support
- Assist with editing and publishing solutions to software queries
LMS admin and support
- Assign courses on LMS
- Manage the IT training calendar
- Assign learning material on LMS
Assisting with developing of Training Material & Solutions
- Receive guidelines for training material from IT manager.
- Compile training material and other documents like handouts, quick reference guides and training exercises.
- Maintain existing documentation to reflect software application changes.
- Obtain sign off from IT manager
New/updated Products
- Conduct proof of concept testing of new templates and products.
- Understand all core components of what is included in each integrated product.
IT Projects
- Contribute to IT Projects where required.
Research
- Conduct research into the latest trends, technologies, methodologies, and products in workplace learning and present this research to relevant stakeholders.
Relationship Building
- Develop relationships with levels of staff as a trusted resource.
- Have open and transparent communication between all members of the IT team
Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Focus
- Initiative
- Interactive communication
- Problem solving
- Resilience
- Teamwork
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THE BRIEF
Bowmans’ Construction team is looking for a qualified junior construction lawyer to join its young and dynamic team. The team is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and Legal500, servicing international and domestic clients in projects and construction. The team has a strong focus on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters and is closely involved on various Projects and Infrastructure matters with Bowmans’ Project Finance team. The candidate will be working on contentious and non-contentious construction matters and may at times support the Project Finance team.
The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of construction law at a reputable law firm and be willing to work as part of a team that is client focused and quality driven. They will be fully committed to building a career as a construction lawyer in the Bowmans family.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admitted attorney with 1-3 years post admission experience in Construction law is a requirement
- LLB degree with strong academic record
- Proficient in the English language – written and verbal
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Basic drafting and reviewing construction and project related contracts and legal documentation at an appropriate level
- Providing support in construction disputes
- Reviewing and interpreting legislation
- Researching and keeping up to date with market and sectors
- Working with experts, counsel and other professionals
- Due diligence reports and similar
- Being a key resource to support the team in providing highest quality of service to clients
- Effective and efficient delegation to and management of candidate attorneys
- Taking part in firm initiatives such as pro bono work and ongoing training
SKILLS
Legal Technical skills
- Workable knowledge of construction law and good understanding of standard form construction and professional services contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and JBCC
- Sound knowledge of court processes and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms with the ability to properly manage a matter and attend to basic instructions including discovery of documents, briefs to counsel, drafting of letters/advice notes, preparation of dispute submissions etc.
- Ability to work with technical and commercial documents in the contentious and non-contentious matters
- Possesses the legal technical skill to understand client requirements against the legal issues in order to deliver excellent client service and legally sound documents
- Able to articulate advice, and legal issues and positions effectively both in writing and verbally
- Ability to apply theory in a practical and commercially astute manner with an appreciation of commercial rationale and the ability to ask or discuss issues
- Set priorities, manage schedules and plan accordingly in a high-pressure environment
Communication
- Able to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly
- Able to execute instructions accurately and efficiently
- Produce documents that are well structured, with the correct use of grammar and language
- Takes responsibility and accountability
- Values constructive criticism and team support in determining and reaching developmental goals
Computer Literacy
- Proficient in Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Good understanding of research tools such as Juta Law
- General IT competency in order to learn and use various firm specific tools
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Responsible and accountable with an excellent work ethic
- Having a pro-active approach
- Good matter management and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards
- Ability to handle high volumes of workload and managing tight deadlines
- Contributes to a team culture of mutual respect
- Displays utmost honesty and integrity at all times
- Good people skills
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Purpose:
Responsible for providing an excellent and professional client service of the highest standard to both internal and external clients, interacting with them, and making them comfortable. Controls the front line, boardrooms and assisting with ad hoc bookings.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Senior Certificate
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a Professional Services or Hospitality environment.
- Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)
Key Accountabilities:
Relationship Building
- Display uncompromised professionalism to both internal and external clients.
- Act as a brand ambassador for the firm
- Greet clients in a warm and welcoming manner.
- Usher clients to correct boardrooms and offer refreshments and attend to client needs or requests.
- Provide a personalized service by understanding the preferences of returning external clients as well as internal clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
- Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the team
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality of service delivery
Communication
- Communicate clearly and concisely using all channels of communication as appropriate
- Announce client arrival and provide feedback to the client that we have conveyed the message.
- Continuous follow-up communication to ensure a final connection between internal and external clients.
- Professionally communicating relevant internal messages as required.
- Managing Reception Desk, Client Liaison Desk and Boardrooms Ensure that all client-facing areas are well maintained at all times.
- Ensure that all technical equipment within these areas are in good working condition.
- Coordinate with IT to ensure that boardrooms are set up timeously and according to specific requirements.
- Assist with ad hoc Boardroom bookings
Organisational Awareness
- Be knowledgeable about the structure of the firm and services offered.
- Project and build the Firm’s image by understanding the culture and values of the firm.
General Administration
- Operating switchboard when necessary
- Providing general administrative assistance to internal and external clients.
- Deliver cross-functional services as required.
- Assist with client events when required.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with all stakeholders such as the catering service provider and Business Services to achieve ultimate service delivery.
- Managing incoming and outgoing deliveries and documents.
Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Initiative
- Interactive Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Teamwork
- Work Ethics and Values
- Business Perspective
- Using Information Technology
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Purpose:
To analyse, identify, measure, monitor, control or mitigate, and report on client conflict and anti- money laundering (AML) risk exposures for the Firm. Assists in ensuring appropriate alignment and implementation of conflict and AML compliance in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
Experience and Qualifications:
- At least 3- 5 years’ professional experience, preferably within Legal or Financial Services
- Experience using DocFox and Thomson Reuters
- Senior Certificate essential
- Relevant Degree/diploma essential
- Compliance management certificate advantageous
Key Accountabilities:
Conflict and AML Risk Analysis
Performing Conflict Checks for new and existing clients:
- Inspecting internal systems to detect client conflict - adverse and related parties
- Drafting conflict search reports based on information sourced from systems and lawyers
Conducting AML Risk Analysis:
- Conducting Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes to identify and verify clients – DocFox, Search Works, Who Owns Whom, SA Company Search
- Analyse other external data sources – listed exchanges, Bloomberg
- Verify client information through external data base
- Establish ultimate beneficial owner of clients
- Conduct adverse media screening
- Establish the existences of related parties
- Performing sanctions screening to ensure that clients do not have any negatives
- Risk rating of clients
- Performing enhanced CDD in regard to high risk clients
- Prepare and submit report to conflict search group
- Saving data to central repository
- Prepare and submit reports to regulators - cash threshold and suspicious activity reporting
- Keep abreast with new and changing legislation
Compliance
- Identify, analyse and prioritize legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the Firm
- Assists in developing and implementing Conflict and AML risk and compliance procedures and policies
- Assess the risk of non-compliance with relevant legislation and propose the implementation of compliance management processes to the Group Risk Manager
- Monitor internal practices and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory policies
- Proposes corrective action notices to Group Risk Manager when compliance deficiencies are found
- Assists in verifying non-compliance & report to Group Risk Manager
- Work with relevant stakeholders within the Firm to encourage monitoring of compliance
General Support
- Ensure provision of adequate advice, quality opinions, proper support and education to internal stakeholders in a timely manner to minimize any actual or potential risk for the Firm
Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Judgment
- Interactive Communication
- Relationship Building
- Work Ethics and Values
- Driven
- Initiative
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Purpose:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing events and sponsorships that align with the firm’s business development and marketing strategy.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Events Planning or Marketing Degree/ Diploma/ Equivalent qualification.
- 8 - 15 years of work experience, with solid experience in a professional services environment
Key Accountabilities
Events Management
- Provide strategic advice to the BDMs and internal stakeholders regarding the selection and planning of events for the firm.
- Manage the events team to ensure the successful delivery of selected, identified internal and all external events.
- Prepare and manage detailed project plans and budgets for events.
- Advise on, draft and brief the events team on the creation of invitations. Ensure these are aligned to the Bowmans style guide and that RSVPs are managed on the client relationship management system (CRM).
- Work with stakeholders and the brand manager to ensure there is appropriate marketing collateral available for each event.
- Undertake general events management and deal with unforeseen events and issues as they arise.
- Act as brand ambassador at Bowmans events.
- Provide reports on events held.
Sponsorships Management
- Provide strategic advice to the BDMs and internal stakeholders regarding the selection and planning of sponsorships for the firm.
- Mange the sponsorships budget and negotiate sponsorship pricing and benefits.
- Ensure all sponsorships are fully activated so that maximum value is generated.
- Work with stakeholders and the brand manager to ensure there is appropriate marketing collateral for each sponsorship.
- Manage the events team in implementing of sponsorships including registrations and logistical arrangements.
Branding and Promotional Gifts Management
- Oversee and approve the selection and ordering of appropriate corporate gifts (either to be kept in stock or for specific events).
- Ensure that flowers and gift baskets ordered by the events team for clients on request by partners meet the standard required.
Supplier Management
- Work with the operations team to source and assess potential new suppliers, including venues, ensuring that they comply with the firm’s BEE requirements.
- Manage suppliers’ output and service delivery.
- Finalise contracts and ensure suppliers’ payments are up to date.
Finance Management and Reporting
- Manage the compilation of the annual events budget.
- Administer and track costs relating to the events budget.
- Provide regular reports on the activities of the events team.
Management and Leadership
- Manage and mentor direct reports and other team members where appropriate to ensure delivery.
- Give regular, comprehensive, and constructive feedback to team members.
- Proactively seek feedback from team members and deal with any criticism constructively.
- Adjust management style to get the best from the individuals within the team.
- Delegate work to team members considering their capacity, level of skill, and exposure to different types of work and complexity; provide clear instructions and direction, with reasonable deadlines.
Relationship Building
- Develop and maintain relationships with Bowmans employees as a trusted advisor.
- Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication among all members of the Business Development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure service delivery of a high quality.
Competencies
- Achievement Orientation
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Client Focus
- Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Writing Skills
- Business Perspective
- Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
- Developing Others
- Planning and Organizing
- Team Leadership
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