Our client in the telecommunications sector is accepting applications for the position of Legal and Compliance Specialist. This Specialist will be responsible for delivering legal and compliance advice to the legal team – this will include vetting, drafting, negotiation and renewal of property leases, access agreements, site sharing agreements with third parties and any other agreements; dealing with all queries received from the various departments at the company; as well as handling dispute resolutions and litigation matters among many other functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivering legal and compliance advice to the Legal Team
- Supporting the Legal Team with vetting, drafting, negotiating and renewing property leases, access agreements, site sharing agreements with third parties and any other agreements required from time to time
- Handling all queries received from various departments
- Engaging proactively with internal personnel
- Managing dispute resolution and litigation matters
- Supporting the internal Legal Team
- Providing accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support on commercial and contractual matters, with a specific focus on property lease and site sharing negotiations, renewals and disputes
- Drafting legal agreements as required
- Researching and drafting legal opinions
- Updating business stakeholders on major negotiations, disputes and changes in property law in South Africa
- Participating actively as a member of the Legal Team
- Keeping the Legal Team informed of legal matters and preparing written reports periodically
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB Degree
- Completed articles with PQE of no more than 2 years
- Highly developed research skills
- Experience negotiating commercial transactions and disputes
- Highly developed drafting and oratory skills
- Strong decision making and interpersonal skills