We’re accepting applications for the position of Legal Specialist, 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 agreement; providing accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis, and support on commercial and contractual matters; researching and drafting legal opinions; and many other functions.(Contract role based in Johannesburg).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
- Keeping business stakeholders updated and briefed on major negotiations, disputes and changes in property law in South Africa that impact the business
- Being an active member of the Legal Team
- Keeping the Legal Team abreast of legal matters and preparing reports from time to time
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum LLB Degree
- Completed articles with no PQE O PQE of no more than 2 years