Legal Officer (contracts, research, qualified attorney) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Legal Officer (contracts, research, qualified attorney) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
My client, an investment firm focusing on Africa, is looking for a Legal Officer to assist the Legal Manager in their head office in Johannesburg. This candidate will work on a new Southern African fund – thus experience in the setting up of new funds, contracts, conveyancing, loan agreements and suretyship would prove to be a big advantage.
Responsibilities
• Support to the Legal Manager;
• Research (local & foreign law) & draft opinions;
• Assist the Legal Manager to draft submissions to be included in board packs;
• Compliance with various agreements & laws;
• Liaise with investors;
• Draft resolutions;
• Helping to set up fund – drafting contracts, etc

Requirements
Qualifications:
Admitted attorney LLB; (with or without post articles experience. Post articles experience is an advantage).
Experience:
• Experience in law firm; and / or
• Experience in a corporate environment (investment funds, conveyancing);
• Drafting contracts and other professional correspondence;
• Knowledge of loan agreements and suretyships
• Knowledge of securities (bonds & notarial bonds an advantage) / conveyancing process (an advantage).
Competencies:
• Above average business communication skills (English as a first language);
• Results driven;
• Accuracy;
• Manage workloads & deadlines;
• Analytical thinking; professionalism & ethics;
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted