Permanent - Admitted Attorney - Bryanston - South Africa

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review, and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Role Requirements

• You need to have an LLB degree.
• Must have completed 2 years of articles and been admitted as an attorney by the High Court of South Africa.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.