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Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the busines… read mores has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 27 countries and employ over 3,000 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people. Organizations rely on us to find high quality professionals for a range of specialist roles. Professionals who are looking for a new role, whether it’s on a permanent, interim or contract basis, trust us to find them their ideal job. I believe that Robert Walters is something special. But I and others in the company never forget that the most important person to us is you – whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker." Giles Daubeney, Deputy CEO, Robert Walters Green Park Corner, Green Park Corner Cnr West Road South and, Lower Rd, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
About Role
Provide legal, business affairs, compliance, and general corporate support for the NBA in Africa and for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) globally. This position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya, and it will work together with the NBA’s legal staff across its various offices, including the NBA’s HQ in New York.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide timely and actionable legal and business affairs counsel for NBA Africa and the BAL business teams.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across all business lines, in particular for NBA Africa and BAL basketball operations, fan events, marketing partnerships, merchandising, and service providers.
Manage due diligence process for business partners and service providers.
Advise on various regulatory issues and strategic initiatives in the region, and work with local counsel as needed.
Drive general corporate and administrative legal matters for NBA Africa and the BAL.
Implement organizational best-practices, controls and policies, and provide regular training of the same to existing and new business staff.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong analytical, legal writing, communication, and organizational skills, as well as strong problem solving and collaborative skills.
Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, with an exceptional level of attention to detail.
Experience with compliance, due diligence, and legal research.
Knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC, and African compliance-related regulations is preferred.
In addition to English, speaking and written fluency in French or Arabic is preferred.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ PQE or post-admission experience, with experience gained at both (a) a top tier multinational law firm in Africa, US, UK, Europe, or the Middle East, and (b) a multinational company or other similar in-house experience in Africa, US, UK, Europe, or the Middle East.
Cross-border transactional work experience is required.
Commercial or corporate law background.
Educational Background Required
Law degree from a top tier university in Africa, US, UK, or France.
Admitted as an attorney in South Africa or a relevant African country, qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales, admitted to the NY bar (or other US jurisdiction), and/or qualified as an attorney in a similar jurisdiction.
Apply via company website ( https://www.robertwalters.co.za/ ) or
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