PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Legal Advisor is required to provide proactive legal and administrative support to the in-house legal team, with particular emphasis on contract review, legal research, corporate governance support, and the preparation of documentation for tender submissions and commercial proposals, whilst maintaining and developing a culture of risk management within Lesedi.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Contract Support
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Review, draft, and amend a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, credit applications, bespoke client agreements, service agreements, consultancy agreements, etc.).
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Highlight key legal and commercial risks.
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Maintain document tracking registers and manage contract lifecycle documentation (such as warranties, guarantees, and bonds).
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Support negotiation processes by preparing mark-ups and comparison summaries.
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Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Tender & Proposals Support
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Compile legal and corporate information required for tender submissions and RFP responses.
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Review tender terms and conditions and identify legal risks or non-standard clauses.
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Coordinate input from relevant departments for proposal documentation.
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Maintain a library of standard legal responses and compliance documentation.
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Support due diligence requests from clients and partners.
Legal Research & Advisory Support
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Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and commercial matters.
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Summarise findings clearly for in-house counsel and senior management.
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Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
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Assist in updating internal policies and compliance frameworks.
Corporate & Administrative Support
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Maintain legal records, registers, and document management systems.
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Assist with data protection and compliance documentation.
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Liaise with external counsel where required.
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Track legal spend and support invoice review processes.
CIDB & Regulatory Compliance
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Oversee annual CIDB subscription.
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Evaluate opportunities for additional categories and grading improvements.
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Ensure Lesedi’s CIDB status remains active and closely monitored, with immediate escalation of any tax compliance issues.
QUALIFICATION
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Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
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Sound understanding of the preparation and submission process for tenders.
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Good drafting and reviewing skills pertaining to construction contracts.
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Familiarity with contract management systems.
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Experience with the major standard forms of contract within the South African construction environment (NEC and FIDIC).
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Legal Research.
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of basic legal principles with regard to SA Law.
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The ability to research and provide legal opinion on daily issues within the construction industry.
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Thorough understanding of the business processes and the organisational functionality.
Technical Skills:
- Excellent drafting and document review skills.
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Ability to identify and assess contractual risk.
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Strong research and analytical skills.
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Clear and confident communication skills.
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Professional discretion and confidentiality.
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Be technically competent.
General Skills:
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Be able to communicate clearly.
Behaviours/Personal Attributes:
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Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
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Able to think conceptually.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Methodical, with good attention to detail.
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Interpersonal skills, able to generate team spirit and co-operation.
Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.
