Fisha Investment Group is currently looking for a Legal Intern to join their team. The successful candidate will provide senior secretarial, administrative and support services to the CEO and perform the following duties:

• Perform legal research as needed and legal support
• Assisted in putting together a standard form of a confidentiality agreement
• Observe and participate in client meetings, trials, mediations, and outreach
• Knowledge of Commercial Law and Legal Compliance
• Negotiation and mediation skills
• Knowledge of various legal forums – CCMA & various Courts
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies – POPIA, FIC, CIPC
• Language skills – advanced business English writing
• Providing Legal research, opinion and advice on assigned legal matters
• Liaison with external Law firms or other legal service providers
• Assisting Human Resources with respective Industrial Relation matters
• Assist in preparing board resolutions and file them accordingly
• Undertake any other related duties as may reasonably be required
• General company secretarial experience is essential (e.g. attend to filings at CIPC, maintain share registers, prepare for meetings, draft minutes, etc)
• Exposure to committees and compliance with the Social and Ethics Committee requirements
• Drafting experience is essential (e.g. policies, procedures, committee mandates, agreements, etc)
• Exposure to BBBEE compliance requirements is advantageous
• Knowledge of the Legal Practice Act is advantageous
• Perform Ad hock duties as required by directors

Education and Experience

• LLB Degree or equivalent qualification

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent Knowledge of Labour Law
• Good knowledge of the following legislations and regulations within South Africa (Knowledge of European Legislation is a plus).
• Relevant financial legislation, for example, FICA, FAIS.
• Relevant compliance legislation, for example, but not limited to, POPIA, GDPR, OHS, COIDA and B-BBEE
• Work effectively under pressure
• Good understanding of corporate entities and corporate governance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Literacy

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driving license (Required)

Application Deadline: 2024/09/01
Expected Start Date: 2024/09/01