Senior Legal Counsel

Recruiter:

The Skills Mine

Job Ref:

1965831387

Date posted:

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Qualification/s Required:
Law degree and admission in the relevant jurisdiction (South Africa).

Experience Required:
• Minimum 5 years’ post-admission commercial law experience in negotiating, drafting, and vetting commercial agreements including software, technology, digital services and Intellectual Property transactions and agreements.
• Broad risk management (including regulatory and compliance) and corporate governance experience.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the business enters into commercial arrangements (including ICT and IP) on terms that are acceptable to the company and which reflect best practices and appropriately manage risks
Providing appropriate legal advice to the business regarding the Group’s rights and obligations under corporate and commercial arrangements (including ICT and IP) and related legal matters
Ensure internal clients receive appropriate advice when disputes arise
Managing external law firm relationships, engagements and costs
Provide accurate, timely, commercial advice in plain English
Ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to
Work actively and productively as a team member including willingly sharing your expertise with others and clarifying the tasks assigned to you

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