Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 05, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To lead the growth of the Banking and Finance business segment of the Law Firm and lead a Team of Associates in the day today execution of Client assignments.

Responsibilities /Key Deliverables
• Participating in the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives.
• Attending to negotiations with counterparties to transactions and/or projects in a variety of industries including private equity, financial services, education, FMCG, agriculture, manufacturing etc.;
• Regular interaction with government regulators and agencies to assist clients achieve desired results.
• Reviewing of various commercial agreements.
• Reviewing of resolutions and transactional documents.
• Leading due diligence investigations and leading due diligence teams.
• Reviewing opinions on various banking, finance, corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including corporate governance.
• Advising clients on various banking and project transactions.
• Providing advice to clients on legal issues, risk and regulatory compliance and contract management strategy.
• Interacting regularly with current and prospective clients in order to build a good network, nurture business relationships and source new business for the firm; and • Any other duties as may be assigned to you by the Managing Partners and Head of the Commercial team.
• Key Outputs and Performance indicators

Technical Ability:
• Develops specialized technical legal expertise and knowledge in one or more areas.
• Ability to draft complex transaction documents and agreements & negotiate them with opposing counsel.
• Ensures engagement letters are created for all matters and documented on each
• file –physically & in Bill for time Client Relationship Management:
• Ability to determine client needs and development of ways to meet the needs
• Actively engages clients, communicates effectively, ensures that assignments meet the expected quality and client’s expectations
• Assists in pitches/proposals to be made to new clients.

Teamwork:
• Builds trust by encouraging others to contribute and achieve high performance and demonstrates respect for all members of the team & being available to juniors for consultation
• Business Development:
• Is able to prepare concise, well written documents using appropriate business and technical language.
• Seeks out opportunities to increase visibility of the firm through active membership in professional, business or community organizations.
• Professional Development:
• Identifies own learning needs and takes appropriate steps to address these.
• Identifies appropriate seminars/ courses in order to enhance professional qualifications and abilities & ensures attainment of the required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings Time/ Financial Management:
• Efficient use of Bill for Time with an average of 65% of standard hours billable per week & at least 65% utilization rate for the year.
• Actively bills clients as per the firm’s guidelines & monitor debtors and follow up to ensure fees are collected.

Person Specification
Education, Training, Skills & Experience Education and Experience required:
• Law Degree and an advocate of the High Court or equivalent qualifications.
• A master’s degree- as an added advantage.
• At least seven years’ experience in a fast-paced corporate commercial legal environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working on large scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting share purchase, share subscription and shareholders agreements, associated documents and the negotiation of the same.
• Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience managing a team or teams.
• Proficient in the use of IT Systems including Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.

The following personal qualities are preferred:
• Ability to multitask in a complex and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Extremely organized and efficient.
• The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
• A commitment to teamwork and working in a professional manner.
• Commitment to our mission and strong ethical integrity. Communications & Working

Relationships:
External:
• Internal Partners & Associates
• Statutory bodies and government regulators
• Clients
• International law firms Internal:
• All teams


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV and Cover Letter to s.ashaba@truenorthafrica.com  before close of day on 19th June 2023. All applications shall be acknowledged as received but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Enquiries may also be sent to the same email.



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