About the Candidate.
Accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in High Court litigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advisory. Adept at managing complex commercial disputes, contract negotiations, and procedural advocacy, ensuring precise execution and favourable outcomes. Proven leadership in firm governance, HR and financial oversight, and succession planning, demonstrated through successful directorship of a legal practice. Strong analytical skills in risk assessment, compliance implementation, and policy development, ensuring adherence to FICA, POPIA, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks. Proficient in LegalTech solutions, CRM systems, and Microsoft 365 tools, leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and optimize client management. Highly skilled in stakeholder communication, team collaboration, and mentorship, fostering professional growth and operational efficiency. Recognized for attention to detail, high-level proofreading and editing, and digital proficiency to ensure precision in legal documentation and compliance tracking.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Strategic Legal Advisory & High Court Litigation, Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management, Contract Negotiation & Drafting, Leadership & Organisational Management, Stakeholder Communication & Team Collaboration, Analytical Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking, Financial Oversight & Budget Management, LegalTech & Digital Proficiency, Mentorship & Professional Development, High-Level Proofreading & Editing
Years Experience:
13
Current and Previous Roles:
Legal Consultant & Attorney, Director, Professional Assistant to Attorney
Relevant Experience.
Legal Consultant & Attorney
Years experience:
13
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and review pleadings, contracts, and legal opinions, ensuring precision and adherence to legal standards.
Provide strategic legal advice to corporate and private clients, effectively mitigating risks and optimizing regulatory compliance.
Appear in High Court proceedings with full right of appearance, handling intricate litigation matters, including motions, applications, and trial advocacy.
Prepare and draw bills of cost for taxation, applying meticulous cost analysis to maximize recovery for clients.
Present and argue bills on opposed taxation, leveraging strong negotiation skills and procedural expertise to secure fair cost awards.
Manage email correspondence, ensuring efficient client communication and prompt handling of legal inquiries.
Oversee diary management, coordinating court dates, deadlines, and consultations to optimize workflow and client service.
Utilize CRM systems to maintain accurate client records, track case progress, and streamline legal operations.
Handle general office and file administration, ensuring organized document management, compliance with legal filing requirements, and smooth operational processes.
Lead compliance and policy implementation initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks such as FICA and POPIA.
