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31 July 2009

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InfoUpdate 17 of 2009
Vacancies   
 

Legal Counsel

Aspen Global Incorporated, Grand Bay, Mauritius

Aspen is Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company.

The Role :
A position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for legal affairs for Aspen Global and its international subsidiaries to ensure all operations and business activities are carried out in compliance with applicable laws. Provide advisory services to the Chief Operating Officer and other senior management of Aspen Global and its international subsidiaries and draft and/or review, provide legal oversight of and where required negotiate contracts for and on behalf of Aspen Global and its international subsidiaries.

Specific Outcomes / Accountability :
Draft and/or review, provide legal oversight of and where required negotiate legal contracts with particular reference to the manufacture, sourcing, supplying, distribution and/or license of pharmaceutical products, all at international standards ;
Review and analyse legislation and regulations affecting Aspen Global and its international subsidiaries and performing an oversight of compliance with the applicable legislation and regulations ;
Advise on and manage legal risk ;
Advise on and manage employment contracts and Service Level agreements ;
Advise on and assist with dispute resolutions and other legal matters ;
Undertake own research and conduct legal studies relating to Aspen Global and its international subsidiaries’ operations and business activities in multiple international locations.

Qualifications and Experience :
Law Degree ;
A minimum of 5 years (post articles) experience. Knowledge of and experience in cross border transactions will be a significant advantage ;
In-depth knowledge and experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts ;
Team player and business-minded lawyer who possess good common sense and sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment ;
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English essential.

Key Attributes :
Must be comfortable and capable of managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously ;
Ability to draft documents promptly and correctly ;
Ability to analyse, summarise and resolve problems, develop innovative legal solutions ;
Ability to advise professionally, knowledgeable and confidently to achieve agreement among colleagues and third parties on official legal matters ;
Commercial awareness and enquiring mind ;
Ability to work under pressure ;
Ability to deliver with quality speed and value ;
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, guidance and support ;
High level interpersonal and communication skills ;
Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise (meet deadlines) ;
Self starter ;
Confident and mature outlook ;
Team player ;
Willing and able to travel internationally ;
Willing and able to reside in Mauritius.

Applications to be submitted to :
Jasmine Pillay
jasmine.pillay@aspenpharma.com
Telephone : 031-580 8689


Seeking position as an Attorney

Qualifications and Experience :
LLB ; LLM in Tax Law (current)
Completed Articles with Mooney Ford Attorneys, Durban
Completed full-time PLT
Admitted

Contact :
Cell : 082-888 3362
Email : thembamshengu@gmail.com ; thembas@mfp.co.za


Vacancy : Articled Clerk

Attorneys and Conveyancers Shashi Marajh & Company require the services of a dynamic Candidate Attorney to start as soon as possible.

Interested persons kindly e-mail a short CV to shashi@saol.com

Contact :
Telephone : 031-401 9511


Candidate Attorney

Samantha Lewis

Qualifications and Experience :
LLB (University of the Western Cape )
PLT (Durban)
Attorneys Admission Exams completed
Driver's license and own transport
Experience in deceased estates and criminal litigation department
I have a keen interest in the administration of deceased estates and conveyancing

Available to commence articles frosm 1 September 2009

Contact :
Cell : 074-449 4447
Email : sameekzn@yahoo.com


Conveyancing Paralegal

Shriley Krishundutt has over 15 years experience in conveyancing as well as experience in litigation and collections.

Contact :
Cell : 083-686 4680

InfoUpdate : an Information Service supplied by the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society