About the Candidate.
I am an Admitted Attorney with over 20 years’ working experience in the private sector as well as the government sector. I hold a BCom-Law degree as well as an LLB which I acquired while working, in my pursuit of improving and upskill myself so that I can be better equipped to contribute extensively to any organization I am a part of. My expertise ranges from the Banking sector where I obtained accreditation in being a representative and giving financial advice. The motor industry where I was exposed to sales, contract management, as well as managing and strategic planning for the sales teams. The government sector where I have been strongly exposed to the regulatory and compliance environment especially with regulation and compliance of liquor and gambling licenses as well as administration and governance. I served my articles at the State Attorney in Bloemfontein where I acquired vast and valuable legal experience and passed my Legal Board exams to gain admission as a Legal Practitioner in 2021. I was admitted as an attorney on the 10 March 2022 after serving articles for a period of 1 year at the State Attorney’s Office in Bloemfontein.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Civil Litigation and Labour Matters, Administration, Attending to Consultations with Clients and/or Counsel, Attending to District Court Matters, Attending to Court with Advocates, Drafting of Pleadings, Drafting Legal Opinions, Serving and Filling, Knowledge of Legislation (PFMA, POPIA, PAJA, PAIA, PIE amongst others), Research and legal writing, Attending meetings, Case and Diary Management
Years Experience:
20
Current and Previous Roles:
Acting Legal Manager, Acting Company Secretariat, Candidate Attorney
Relevant Experience.
Acting Legal Manager
Years experience:
20
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documents.
Research and analyze legal issues and advise management on legal issues.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide legal advice and guidance management on all legal issues.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Represent the company in legal proceedings and hearings.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel and other legal advisors.
Oversee regulatory and compliance matters.
Develop and manage the legal department budget.
Coordinated and developing a strategic plan for the department as well as participation in Strategic planning for the Entity at Management level
Review and align the entities’ strategic plan to that of the legal department
Discussing Monthly performance with relevant directorates and review of monthly/quarterly performances
Provide ongoing guidance and support on our governing Act
Legal support to the Board
Secretariat Services reporting to Legal services and therefore insuring minutes and resolutions are correct and attendance of Board meetings.
Contract Management
