Legal Advisor at a Waste Management Organization

A leading Waste Management organization is looking for a Legal Advisor to join their successful team. The incumbent should be an admitted attorney with exceptional contract drafting and commercial/corporate law experience. They will need to come from a corporate environment, having extensive experience in a business as either a contractor, consultant, or a service provider.

The incumbent would need to be a self-starter, enthusiastic, and can handle pressure very well. Top-notch experience with corporate contracts will secure an interview, along with experience in mergers, acquisitions, property transactions, etc.

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• Draft, amend, edit and review standard commercial agreements.

• Vet, review and negotiate various commercial agreements over a broad spectrum including the qualification of tender documents (for example service level, leases, IT, off-take, procurement agreements) as well as agreements pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, shareholders agreements, joint ventures and associated agreements.
• Manage various matters such as property transactions, IP matters and the like.
• Provide general legal advice and opinions to senior management on a wide range of matters.
• Facilitate business transactions with a specialized focus on content rights acquisition and intellectual property.
• Provide expertise and advice on legal aspects of corporate decisions, policies and plans.
• Assist with legal and regulatory compliance; dispute resolutions, settlement negotiations and discussions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on the various aspects of the business.
• Conduct legal training.
• Manage civil and commercial litigation as well as dispute resolution.
• Liaise with external legal counsel where necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Com, LLB– must be an admitted attorney
• Valid Code 8 Drivers licence

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10 years commercial legal experience.
• At least 4-5 years post articles legal experience, preferably within a multinational company in a similar role. Candidate must have sound corporate experience outside of practice.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Legal research skills
• Solid decision making capability.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A self-starter, showing high energy and strong action orientation.
• Strong commercial understanding and inclination.
• Strong values and integrity.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• Willingness to create a climate for optimal performance.
• Must be willing to travel (only as and when needed)
• Ability to mentor junior staff.