(External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dynamic, vibrant, fast-paced & demanding organization
\n\u2022 Lucrative electronic media (TV) business environment
\n\u2022 Highly competitive environment
\n\u2022 Highly focused and Multicultural environment
\n\u2022 M-Net policies & procedures
\n\u2022 Extremely high performance driven environment
\n\u2022 Media environment
\n\u2022 Technological environment
\n\u2022 Multi-channel environment
\n\u2022 Market expansion\/new ventures
\n\u2022 Interactive
\n\u2022 Digital broadcasting environment<\/p>\n
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Customers <\/strong><\/p>\n (External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programmes and information must be provided)<\/p>\n \u2022 Business units within M-Net (Products, services, programs and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation\u2019s mission and strategy)<\/p>\n \u2022 Advise relevant parties such as Group company directors and executives with regards to corporate governance developments <\/p>\n Education & Experience <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Must an LLB Degree
\n\u2022 Group companies \u2013 Naspers, MIH, MultiChoice, SuperSport
\n\u2022 International and Local Suppliers and Distributors
\n\u2022 M-Net Management, Board and staff
\n\u2022 External service providers<\/p>\n
\nOutputs<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Advise on, and ensure adherence to, legislation applicable to the company and the Group
\n\u2022 Advise on IP related queries
\n\u2022 Assist with corporate and commercial transactions
\n\u2022 Negotiate and draft various agreements (i.e. entertainment law agreements, commercial agreements, IT Agreements, IP Agreements)
\n\u2022 Actively manage litigation arising in the businesses
\n\u2022 Manage the company’s contract database
\n\u2022 Assist with overseeing the management and administration of the company’s trademark and domain name portfolios
\n\u2022 Manage and liaise with external parties (including outside attorneys)
\n\u2022 Assist with the implementation and management of the company\u2019s legal compliance programme
\n\u2022 Conduct training on pieces of legislation impacting the company\u2019s business<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Must be an admitted attorney
\n\u2022 At least 3 years post articles experience
\n\u2022 Must have extensive contract drafting and negotiation experience, preferably in the areas of entertainment law\/media law\/IP law
\n\u2022 Knowledge of intellectual property law, media law and entertainment law would be advantageous
\n\u2022 Must have knowledge of relevant legislation
\n\u2022 Good knowledge and experience in the television\/broadcasting industry would be an advantage
\n\u2022 Financial knowledge and understanding would be an advantage
\n\u2022 Must have computer skills
\n– MS Office
\n– Internet
\n– Jutastat
\n– LexisNexis<\/p>\n