Legal Associate (Regulatory Compliance & Investiga

This role entails a range of regulatory, compliance and investigations (RCI) work, with an emphasis on corporate investigations. The incumbent will be expected to work with a lead director and independently, and with clients, counsel, and in-house legal teams on corporate investigations. The candidate must be highly efficient, career driven and adept in working in a collegial but high performance environment.

The role involves managing all elements of RCI work, coupled with proficiency in dispute resolution processes, to manage follow-on litigation resulting from RCI mandates. The role includes participation in the global firms RCI practice. Team RCI, part of the firms Corporate & Commercial Litigation practice, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

? Conduct and manage corporate investigations ? Manage analysis of large data sets and high volume document reviews ? Advise on all aspects of compliance work ? Sound knowledge of white collar crime law ? Consult with clients and counsel ? Draft legal opinions, pleadings and correspondence ? Manage work to support optimal utilisation ? Assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate ? Offer high quality legal advice to clients ? Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation ? Delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues ? Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress. ? Consult with clients and/or counsel ? Support the firm and others in establishing effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network ? Uphold the firms values ? Prepare cases for trial or arbitration ? Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records ? Litigating in civil courts, tribunals and arbitration ? Contribute to the firms initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities) 2 Competencies ? Accomplished investigations lawyer, relative to level of experience ? Admitted attorney ? Highly proficient in use of technology in corporate investigations ? Sound legal technical and commercial ability ? Sound legal knowledge ? Impeccable research and presentation skills ? Legal drafting, business acumen ? Commerciality ? Project management Job requirements ? Ability to conduct and manage corporate investigations ? Ability to manage analysis of large data sets and high volume document reviews ? Ability to advise on all aspects of compliance work ? Sound knowledge of white collar crime law ? Ability to understand court processes and advise thereon ? Arbitration and mediation experience ? Solid legal drafting and research skills ? Deliver excellent client service as well as manage and deliver discrete piec