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Legal Advisor – Litigation
ExecutivePlacements.com · Johannesburg
Job description
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.
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