EY South Africa invites recently Admitted Attorneys to apply for Legal Counsel position. If interested, see the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: Not Specified
You will be reporting to the ASA GCO and will be responsible for the coordination of legal projects and activities relating to the National Quality & Risk Management function across the Africa Sub Area (ASA).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Management / coordination of, inter alia, the following areas across the ASA:
- Engagement letters
- Terms of Business
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements,
- Approval of deviations from the standard terms of business,
- Provision of legal opinions, negotiation, drafting/reviewing of agreements and other legal documentation,
- Dealing with compliance, legislative and regulatory requirements,
- Consultations and drafting of all types of contracts and agreements but specifically those in respect of business
relationships, consortia, alliances and joint ventures, - Compliance with internal governance standards as well as regulatory requirements,
- Maintenance of a library of contract precedents,
- Documentation of legal processes to be followed,
- Maintenance of legal sections of the Risk Management database,
- Awareness training relating to all of the above.
- General administrative responsibilities that ensure the smooth running of the Q&RM (legal) function including periodic reporting, assisting with regulatory compliance and general risk management and control.
- Liaison with external legal practitioners, and Ernst & Young Area (EMEIA) and Global (EYG), where appropriate.
- Attending Q&RM and Litigation and Risk committee meetings as required.
Dealing with legal claims against the firm across the ASA as well as Professional - Indemnity Insurance administration and dealing with claims.
- Reviewing vendor and all third-party agreements.
- Advising on labour matters.
- Responsible for legal compliance of the EY South African practice with specific emphasis on the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and the Consumer Protection Act.
- Assist with legal Audits of the EY practices in the ASA.
Qualifications:
- Minimum LLB or B(Proc)/ B Iuris or similar professional qualification.
- You must be an Admitted Attorney.
- At least 1-2 years post qualification experience.
Strong organisational and project management skills. - Top administration skills with a high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office programmes and Lotus notes.
- Creativity to bring new ideas to the role and function.
- Excellent relationship skills which sometimes may be tested when dealing with highly pressurised situations.
- Assertive, proactive and energetic.
- Requirement to work overtime is an essential job requirement.
- Flexibility to travel across the ASA.
- Prior audit profession experience will be an advantage.
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