About the position
LEGAL ADVISOR - CORPORATE LEGAL IT & TECHNOLOGY LAW
LOCATION Centurion
POSITION TYPE Permanent
SALARY R1 300 000 CTC PER ANNUM
***TO APPLY
Call Shashi on cell number in the REF above Email to shashi@mployglobal
This role has a very strong IT component to it. 80% to 90% of the work in this role is IT-related and Technology based - DIGITISATION - therefore, the client is looking for a Seasoned Legal Advisor coming from an IT-RELATED ENVIRONMENT and drafting and working with IT contracts, IT LAW & Drafting, negotiating and Reviewing of TECHNOLOGY Contracts, Privacy Clauses, DIGITISATION of processes, experience.
on a daily basis.
The client wants to see the details of the following specifics in the candidate's CV such as:
- Types of or names of the IT Contracts that you have drafted - give examples
- list of the various IT Laws, Acts and Legislation you have worked on - quote the Sections/Sub Sections of the relevant IT Acts and Regulations
- Describe the IT Research you have conducted (what was the content that you worked on and researched?)
- A strong Team player who collaborates and engages with the IT Team of the company - what analysis and legal advisory do you provide to them in relation to ALL IT -related matters?
- IT Privacy Clauses - must be very strong on the Subject matter - describe your role in drafting these
- your strong role in drafting IT Agreements; Reviewing IT Agreements and Negotiating IT Agreements and Technology Contracts
- Interpretation: strong ability to interpret and decipher Technology Law and IT Acts and Legislation - list examples of what you worked on
- your role in putting together IT policies and Governance for the IT Team and for the organisation
- ability to deal with the complexities of the contracts and agreements that come your way
- Digitisation: the company is moving from manual operation to automation in the digital era, therefore, the person must be hands-on and knowledgeable on the legal processes to be followed to counter and mitigate any risk to the company
- Speed - someone who works within quick turnaround times and provide deliverables to the IT Team on time
These requirements need to be described and explained in detail in YOUR daily job duties in your CV.
PURPOSE
- To provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial law matters and transactions, and investment legal advisory of the Company.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- LLB degree
- MANDATORY EXPERIENCE
- MUST BE AN Admitted Attorney of the High Court
- MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3-5 years post articles experience
- Corporate /Commercial legal advisory Experience
- Comfortable with Technology due to the digitization of processes.
- JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of corporate/commercial law
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements of corporate/commercial/operations including information technology
- Participate in and provide legal advisory in corporate transactions / projects
- Manage and assist with corporate litigation of the company.
- Identify new and amendments to legislation that impact the Company and advise and assist with implementation.
- Understanding of technology law and privacy
- Advise on FAIS and related legislation
- Manage legal instructions and attorneys on the panel
- Oversee contract management process at Legal and manage contract management process in respect of concluded agreements in corporate legal
- Governance including policies review and management
- Provide training and awareness to staff
- Any other function under corporate legal as requested.
- COMPETENCIES / SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills
- Working with business and not just for them
- Maintaining excellent relationship with stakeholders
- Excellent Negotiation Skills
- Time management
- Performance and Result oriented
- TO APPLY Please ensure that 80% and more of your Contract and Legal Advisory experience relates to Operations, IT LAW & Drafting, negotiating and Reviewing of TECHNOLOGY Contracts, Privacy Clauses, DIGITISATION of processes, experience. Call Shashi on cell number in the REF above Email to shashi@mployglobal
Desired Skills:
- LLB
- Admitted Attorney
- Drafting of IT Technology contracts
- Draft Contracts for Digitisation processes
Desired Work Experience:
About The Employer:
TO APPLY Please ensure that 80% and more of your Contract and Legal Advisory experience relates to Operations, IT LAW & Drafting, negotiating and Reviewing of TECHNOLOGY Contracts, Privacy Clauses, DIGITISATION of processes, experience. Call Shashi on cell number in the REF above Email to shashi@mployglobal
