KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues.
- Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
- Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.
- Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
- Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.
- Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues
- Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High Court
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant post admission experience, preferably in the financial services sector, including the below specific areas:
- Legal drafting
- Commercial contracts lifecycle management
- Legal communication and advocacy
- Stakeholder management of diverse calibre
- Legal risk management