Senior Commercial and Competition Legal Specialist

Objective of the job:

To provide specialist legal, contractual and compliance support service to various companies within the MBSA group of companies, with regards to all commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, competition law and other commercial law matters.

All activities will be done in compliance with the Company's Integrity Code and other relevant policies.

Main Tasks:

Draft contracts for the Company in accordance with instructions received from business that is accurate, risk mitigating and line with legal framework and business content and terminology.

Legal advice and recommendations. Accurate and appropriate at all times, to reduce risk and prejudice towards the Company and all relevant information provided. Facilitates prompt feedback.

Communication and feedback. Open communication channels internally and externally facilitates customer satisfaction, all reports to relevant management and clients as per agreed process and in agreed format.

Participation and/or managing of projects within the legal department.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Advanced Drafting Skills.
Litigation and Consumer Protection Law.
Motor Industry Experience an added advantage.
Applicable Law i.e.
1.1.1. Antitrust/Competition (will be an advantage);
1.1.2. Insurance;
1.1.3. Finance and National Credit Regulator;
1.1.4. Corporate and Commercial;
1.1.5. Regulatory;
1.1.6. Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Communication Skills.

Experience:

3-5 years' relevant experience.


Applicable to all internal and external candidates.

Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, however the following will apply:

- Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
- Division’s Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998.
- Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

Only applications submitted online www.daimler.com/career will be considered. Applications sent by email WILL NOT be considered. Email address provided for query purposes only.

IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.

Closing date is 08 June 2022.