Job Description

Job SummaryIntroductionA vacancy exists for a Senior Legal Counsel based at Head Office of the client, reporting to the Group Head of Legal. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of seamless, value-added support to the Group. This encompasses working as part of the Company Secretarial team delivering a legal service to the business, which includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and implementing legal advice to management and the business in respect of a wide variety of commercial and corporate law matters, working with external professional advisors, the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts (including specialised transactional agreements).Critical outputsFacilitating the legal requirements associated with acquisitions made by the Group and, where applicable, ensuring approval from the Competition Commission and finalising all commercial agreements in respect of such acquisitions:

• Generating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including sale of business, shareholder agreements, sale of share agreements, service level agreements, commercial properties, leases, cessions, sub-leases, procurement agreements, confidentiality agreements and joint ventures.
• Keeping abreast of new/changed legislation and informing the business to ensure understanding of risks and commercial implications.
• Protecting the company's interest, risk management and compliance with corporate governance, guidelines and procedures.
• Negotiation on behalf of the business in order to attain value.
• Negotiation with third parties to ensure appropriate contractual relationships and minimise risks.
• Co-ordinating litigation matters with external attorneys and counsel, and interpreting recommendations for the business.
• Drafting legal opinions

Requirements

• LLB and Admitted Attorney
• 5 years plus post articles commercial law experience with a reputable corporate or with a reputable law firm, which includes significant experience dealing with commercial transactions and drafting of contracts.
• Experience within the healthcare industry would be beneficial, but not essential.
• In addition, the ability to work within a pressurized environment is critical.
• Computer literacy

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• ability to work independently yet as part of a team
• Negotiation skills
• Business acumen

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