We are a Cape Town-based e-commerce and financial services business, and we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as an Assistant to the Head of Group Legal Services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and rendering various legal services across our rapidly expanding organisation. This role requires a strong academic background, practical experience in commercial law and contracts, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and exceptional organisational skills.This is a hands-on position which will require the successful candidate to be at the office full-time. Qualifications: LLM degree specialising in commercial law/contracts. Admitted attorney. Minimum of five years of appropriate post-article work experience. Responsibilities: Legal Service Coordination: Coordinate and render all group legal services, including company secretarial, HR, risk and compliance, complaints resolution and legal insurance activities oversight. Serve as a point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely resolution. Be appraised of all Group Legal activities and new matters arising and be in constant communication with the respective individuals and stakeholders in all the Group companies - across multiple disciplines and management levels - to identify legal services needs and requirements. Assist in managing and mentoring young legal professionals in the Group, as well as teams falling under Group Legal and Legal Insurance. Contract Drafting and Revision: Draft and review contracts for several group companies and subsidiaries. Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalise contract terms. Contract Management: Develop and implement efficient contract management processes. Maintain an organised database of contracts and related documents. Monitor contract timelines and renewals, ensuring compliance with obligations. Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research on various commercial law matters. Analyse legal issues and provide recommendations to the Head of Group Legal Services. Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation and regulations. Support to Head of Group Legal Services: Provide administrative support to the Head of Group Legal Services as needed. Assist with preparing legal documents, presentations, and reports. Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements. Skills and Competencies: Strong Legal Background: Comprehensive understanding of commercial law and contracts, with the ability to apply legal principles to business situations. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues and propose practical solutions. Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with internal stakeholders. Confidentiality: Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr