Job Title / Role: Legal Intern Administrative

Organization: Lead Country South Africa

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Reporting Manager: General Counsel (Siemens/Business/Lead Country)

The Business

Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in existance for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa ‘s success story.

Role Headline

Acquires and learns practical knowledge and working experience in different administrative fields of expertise, in the course of an academic education.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Assisting the sales teams with the preparation of commercial bids, providing legal input to ensure that contract terms and conditions align with the company’s objectives. This includes reviewing tender documents, framework agreements, supply and service agreements, and consortium agreements in collaboration with sales teams and commercial counterparts.
• Supporting the management of project-specific limits of authorization and utilizing risk management tools to track and release/approve specific contract risks.
• Attending customer negotiations and assisting in the resolution of legal issues to ensure efficient and compliant handling.
• Participating in the dispute and claims management process, including assisting with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Contributing to the development of processes and policies within the Legal Department to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Assisting in-house legal training sessions and ensuring that business and other corporate departments are aware of legal procedures and best practices.
• Gaining exposure to HR and Legal tech systems, enhancing your knowledge in these areas.
• Performing various administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the Legal Department as assigned by the General Counsel or supervisor.
• Actively learning and acquiring knowledge in legal theory, tools, techniques, and methods relevant to the company’s legal processes

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Completed Law Degree (LLB)
• 1-2 years post Qualification experience (Advantageous)
• Prior working experience from a Leading Law Firm/International Company (Advantageous)
• Projects Experience (Advantageous)

Attributes and skills

• Good analytical and drafting skills organized and committed to deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with proven experience, and a keen ability to evaluate all contractual/claim implications with a focus on solutions and results
• Robust personality with high levels of energy and drive.
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Adaptable and commercially minded team player with a collegial personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high level of proficiency in verbal and written English

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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