Must know commercial (proper commercial contract experience) Must know the companies act in and out and Contract draftingJob Title: Legal, Compliance and Risk Salary - market-relatedStandard hours: Monday Friday 08h30 to 17h30Extended hours from time to timeBe on call and standby after hours and weekendsTravel may be required from time to time to Zimbabwe and locallySkill Level: Professionally Qualified Qualifications: B.Com (majoring in economics or accounting) LLBAdmitted AttorneyTravel required: Yes Licenses: Drivers licenseValid Passport (at all times)Own carThe latest payslip to be providedPurpose of the Position:Acting as in-house counsel in a group of companies dealing competently with the full spectrum ofcorporate, commercial, and Labour law focusing on mergers and acquisitions. You will play a key role insupporting the companys M&A, investment, and other corporate development activities, including the duediligence process, negotiation of term sheets, and definitive transaction agreements.Responsibilities and Duties: Not Limited Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions in allstages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration.Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A-related materials.Assist with other special corporate projects.Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either privateor public financing. Work closely with our internal M&A, legal, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts. Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.Providing advice in business transactions.Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact on the Company.Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf of the Company, which could involve everything from lease agreements to acquisitions. Conducting due diligence, negotiating, and generally overseeing a wide variety of commercial transactions. Drafting of memoranda, applications, and general business correspondences.Assisting directors and managers with their rights and responsibilities to manage thecompany. Providing advice on legal compliance and human resources.Designing and overseeing the Companys policies and positions on legal matters.Protecting the Company against legal risks and violations.Assist Management with any admin and or ad-hoc task from time to time.The above duties will be performed by the Employee for the Group, and, as directed by the Employer for all relevant companies within the Group and may be amended and updated by Management of the Group from time to time Work experience and Skills: Five or more years PQE. A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is preferred, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions Extensive understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial lawStrong business acumenExperience in mergers and acquisitionsProject management experience is preferableExperience in negotiationsAbility to give executive-level guidance in a timely mannerWorking knowledge of, among other areas, tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment andLabour laws Proven experience with contactable references personal qualities & behavioral traits: Self-motivatedGood analytical and managerial skills.Excellent attention to detail.A critical thinkerGood problem-solving ability.Strong time management skills.Excellent ability to multi-task.FlexibilityProfessionalApproachableAdaptabilitySuperior interpersonal skills and team-first attitudePlanning and organizing skillsStress toleranceEfficient and takes initiativeExcellent oral and written communication skillsHigh level of confidentialityProactiveTact and diplomacyAttire: Neat & Tidy well groomed
