Legal Advisor – Litigation

About the role

The Post Investment Department and the Turnarounds, Workouts & Restructures Department require a Legal Advisor with strong litigation expertise to support emerging loan defaults and restructuring initiatives. You will provide timely legal counsel, draft agreements, and manage court processes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver prompt legal advice to the Post Investment and Restructuring teams.
• Prepare legal input for investment committee submissions and other relevant committees.
• Oversee debt recovery, litigation, business rescue, and court proceedings, whether handled internally or by external counsel.
• Draft and implement restructuring agreements and amend funding structures.
• Provide general legal guidance across all company departments and manage external legal costs.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of litigation and court experience.
• LLB qualification with at least three years post‑article experience; postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and maintain high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.