Senior Legal Advisor (Litigation)

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

JHB004109/PM

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Market related Monthly

SUMMARY:
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR (LITIGATION) position

Reports to: Legal Services Manager
Duration: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Role Overview:
Join the Legal Services team as a Senior Legal Advisor, providing expert legal support for post-investment monitoring and restructuring in cases of emerging defaults. This role requires active engagement in deal restructuring and litigation, ensuring the protection of the organisation's rights and managing legal processes such as debt recovery, liquidation, and more.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for post-investment monitoring, restructuring, and litigation
Offer legal advice to relevant departments and manage external legal counsel
Implement decisions from committees, ensure recovery of funds, and negotiate settlements
Draft and review legal agreements related to restructures and other legal matters

Experience & Skills:

Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in private equity, corporate finance, or similar
Extensive experience in litigation, business rescue, securities law, or insolvency law
Strong knowledge of company law, tax law, and business report writing

Qualifications:

LLB degree
Admitted Attorney

Personal Attributes:

High leadership qualities, teamwork, and a strong sense of initiative
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical abilities, integrity, and problem-solving skills

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