Location:
Sandton, Gauteng
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
5 to 10 years
Education Level:
Bachelor
Job Description
Legal & Contracts Manager for a top-tier law firm, based in Sandton, to be in the Risk & Compliance division
Key areas of responsibility include:
Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework:
Review and amend standard engagement letters
Review and comment on SLA's, client policies, and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firm's liability is limited
Assist in developing a contracts management system
Supplier Agreements:
Third-party risk management Framework
Review, negotiate, and amend supplier agreements
Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework
Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire
Ensure company Law compliance (eg, CIPC filings)
Assist with compliance in other areas (eg data privacy)
Advise on legal matters from time to time
Conduct research and draft legal opinions
Draft and review contracts
Perform minor company secretarial duties
General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance
Other ad hoc duties from time to time.
Requirements:
Education and experience
LLB degree
Admitted attorney (non-negotiable)
At least 6 years in a law firm post articles
Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles is essential
Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's
Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous
Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous
Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products)
Competencies and personal attributes:
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships
Good presentation skills
Attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player
Key areas of responsibility include:
Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework:
Review and amend standard engagement letters
Review and comment on SLA's, client policies, and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firm's liability is limited
Assist in developing a contracts management system
Supplier Agreements:
Third-party risk management Framework
Review, negotiate, and amend supplier agreements
Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework
Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire
Ensure company Law compliance (eg, CIPC filings)
Assist with compliance in other areas (eg data privacy)
Advise on legal matters from time to time
Conduct research and draft legal opinions
Draft and review contracts
Perform minor company secretarial duties
General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance
Other ad hoc duties from time to time.
Requirements:
Education and experience
LLB degree
Admitted attorney (non-negotiable)
At least 6 years in a law firm post articles
Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles is essential
Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's
Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous
Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous
Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products)
Competencies and personal attributes:
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships
Good presentation skills
Attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player
Number of vacancies:
1
Company Description
22 years of developed skills in cold calling, business development, marketing of candidates, interview coaching, 360 recruitment experience in IT, Engineering, Generalist recruitment for permanent and contract placements.
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