Legal Assistant

ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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Description





The Legal Assistant is part of our Global Corporate Finance & Legal team, which is the beating heart of all financial management and operations at Human8. The Legal Assistant will report to the Head of Legal but will collaborate with many stakeholders in the Human8 group.

The Legal Assistant will provide support on different types of administrative legal matters (contracts, corporate housekeeping, data protection and privacy regulation) in a pragmatic manner, will work in close collaboration with the Head of Legal and other stakeholders in the business.

The Legal Assistant collaborates with our external legal advisors on specialized and/or local legal topics and will translate the advice into efficient processes and legal documentation.###

Responsibilities





Reviewing and drafting legal documents and commercial contracts (including client contracts, supplier contracts, NDA's, lease agreements, etc) Providing feedback on legal terms and conditions Advising the local business on overall compliance with local laws and regulations Securing Human8 legal policies and guidelines are followed by internal stakeholders through training, information sessions and keeping policies up to date and relevant Advising the business on overall compliance with local laws and regulations (especially data privacy and security) Dealing with ad hoc legal matters as required by the Head of Legal and as required by the needs of the business. Acting as a business partner with close proximity to the organization, being proactively in this respect Legal toolbox development: develop and maintain the Human8 legal documents templates Insurance management: in collaboration with a broker, ensuring adequate insurance covering for all activities. Corporate housekeeping
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Qualifications





Proactive & have flexible mindset Organized Ability to translate the needs of the business into efficient legal practices High degree of professional ethics and integrity



Additional RequirementsHave a degree in Law and 2-3 years of proven experience as a Legal Assistant in a business environment or as a corporate lawyer. Have excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial law and an interest in data privacy regulation. Fluent in English, both spoken and written.


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About Human8




We're Human8, the human-driven consultancy, that connects brands with people and culture to drive positive change.



Human8 is the coming-together of 10 game-changing agencies from around the world: InSites Consulting, Direction First, Columinate, eyeka, Join the Dots, ABN Impact, Answer Global, Space Doctors, Gongos, and Happy Thinking People.



We unite a creative, smart and ambitious group of +900 people across 23 locations under one vision: making brands more human by better understanding people and culture, empowering brands to take action, and enhancing the lives of the people they serve.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1413275
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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