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Are you passionate about making a difference in the automotive sector? At AITF, we are committed to transformation and innovation. We're looking for people who share our values and thrive in our unique organisational culture.
Legal Associate
• The role is responsible for assisting the Legal Manager in providing legal advice to all business units
and to ensure best legal practices are applied.
• This position is responsible for providing proactive, in-depth legal and compliance-focused tasks and
analysing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all the business transactions within area of
responsibility.
Location: Midrand
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Contract Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing end-to-end legal support to the organisation such as inter alia drafting, reviewing, editing, interpreting and advising on contracts and other legal documents.
• Draft legal advice, memorandums, guidance and/or opinions of various legal
topics in the corporate commercial environment as and when required, and
which is appropriate, accurate and commercially relevant.
• Proactively manage legal risks arising from complex and/or standard business
transactions.
• Manage relationships and engagements with external law firms to ensure best
results for the organisation.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including tracking milestones, renewals, and obligations.
• Ensure electronic and physical integrity of legal documentation.
Educational Background and Experience
• BCom Law / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification. • Admitted Attorney with corporate commercial law, contracts drafting and corporate governance.
• Further legal qualifications, particularly in areas like contract and commercial law will be advantageous.
• Experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law disciplines.
• At least 2 to 4 years post admission experience in corporate commercial, banking and finance and investment law environment (essential).
• Solid experience in drafting of complex commercial contracts (relating to debt instruments, i.e., M&A, project-finance, working capital, security agreements etc.)
Skills and Attributes
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft high-quality reports and correspondence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail.