Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa., managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face to face brands include Damelin, CityVarsity, ICESA and Central Technical College. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Junior Legal Officer – Educor Pinetown<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> At an operational level the key purpose and function of this role is to:<\/strong> Main Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong> Should you not receive any feedback in 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.<\/p>\n Educor will give preference to South African citizens and those that advance its employment equity goals, suitably qualified in line with the inherent requirements of the job advertised<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> REQ218
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 6 Months
\nDuration:<\/strong> 6 Months<\/p>\n
\nThe Legal Officer supports and reports to the Group Legal Advisor and Company Secretary. S\/he will be tasked with managing the organizations casework and legal matters. The Legal Officer is expected to contribute effectively to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives by providing and overseeing the Company\u2019s function of case review and legal matters. The Legal Officer will also be expected to contribute significantly to broader organizational objectives based on their involvement and responsibilities for policy\/procedural review, continuous improvement, research & development and stakeholder focus. The Legal Officer should have a strong commercial, corporate, contracts and legal litigation background. Should be able to with unsupervised and ensure a failsafe system of follow ups on matters, diary maintenance and reminders to the Group Legal Advisor on issues that effect the legal department and the Company as a whole. Strong administrative and managerial skills are required. Attention to deadlines and timelines timeously is ESSENTIAL. Must be able to produce monthly status reports on every matter within their portfolio. This is a key performance indicator.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Develop and manage the Company\u2019s legal assistance and casework;
\n\u2022Undertake legal research in relation to allocated projects;
\n\u2022Undertake any other duties in support of the Head of Legal, as required.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Litigation in High Court and Magitrate\u2019s Court. A strong skillset is required.
\n\u2022Ensuring the development of systems and processes to ensure effective handling of the legal casework and other legal matters
\n\u2022Ensure the appropriate procedures, controls and structures are in place for the effective, efficient management of casework and monitor their outputs and outcomes.
\n\u2022Project work \u2013 undertake and manage legal research and produce recommendations to the Company for legislative change.
\n\u2022Drafting of pleadings
\n\u2022Assisting with and attending Court\/Labour Court\/CCMA hearings
\n\u2022Liaising with Counsel
\n\u2022Negotiating best deals\/settlements
\n\u2022Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and maintain professional standards throughout the Legal Division.
\n\u2022Provide effective, timely advice and information to the Head of Legal and Company
\n\u2022Undertake any other duties on behalf of the Company as assigned by the Head of Legal.
\n\u2022Assist where necessary with governance, Compliance, Risk and Company Secretarial Assistance
\n\u2022Attending to correspondences, emails
\n\u2022Drafting agreements, internal leases, contracts
\n\u2022Diary management of case and legal matters
\n\u2022Attending to keeping the attorney \/ office updated with the court dates
\n\u2022Attending to the request of correspondent attorneys\/advocates monthly fees;
\n\u2022Keeping a record of all lease agreements
\n\u2022Typing up of own documents and pleadings
\n\u2022Fastidious about meeting deadlines and following up on current files.
\n\u2022Able to work independently without supervision but knows when to seek supervision or guidance.
\n\u2022Able to assist with expansion programme into Africa and internationally \u2013research and compiling reports.
\n\u2022Must be up to date on all current matters and also able to provide a review at short notice.<\/p>\n