Internal Legal Advisor

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Bilingual non-negotiable.
• Admitted Attorney (advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Trust Property Control Act, and Companies Act.
• Strong understanding of estate duty, tax implications, and fiduciary law.
• Exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail.

• Manage deceased estates from start to finish, ensuring seamless administration from reporting the estate to final distribution.
• Handle all processes including Masters office submissions, liquidation and distribution accounts, and estate duty compliance.
• Draft and execute wills with attention to legal and client-specific nuances.
• Register and manage inter vivos and testamentary trusts in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Draft and review internal compliance documentation in line with financial and regulatory standards.
• Support the compliance department with legal insight and ensure adherence to applicable legislation (FICA, FAIS, POPIA, etc.).
• Assist with drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, including buy-and-sell agreements, sale of shares, MOIs, and shareholder agreements.
• Offer transactional support for structuring and reviewing deals from a legal perspective.

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