Legal Intern - Legal Services

The Programme 

Sanlam Corporate offers a unique opportunity for new, enthusiastic and energetic persons from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment. 
 
The Internship offers: 

• A 12-month contract.
• A recognized and structured workplace exposure for graduates. 

What You Will Do 

• Provide various business units with on time, up to date understandable, practical and relevant legal advice. 
• Analyse queries, consider, negotiate, implement and manage appropriate solutions. 
• Facilitate the involvement of external lawyers. 
• Consider practical and cost-effective alternatives, risks and trends. 
• Negotiate, draft and vet all required legal agreements including but not limited to binders, outsourcing, intermediary agreements, SLA’s, re-insurance agreements, data sharing agreements, NDA’s, joint venture agreements, cross-border transactional agreements. 
• Research, prepare and draft opinions required. 
• Conduct and prepare impact analysis of regulatory changes.
• Assist with litigation matters. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Must have completed an LLB or Higher Law qualification (final year students will be considered). 
• Must be a South African citizen. 
• Not currently employed. 
• Must be willing to commit to complete a 12-month Internship programme. 
• Have clear criminal and credit record. 
• Have reliable transport. 
• Be available to start work between January and 1 February 2022. 
• Interpretation of Statutes. 
• Communication Skills (Written & Verbal). 
• Professionalism. 
• Research skills. 
• Ability to analyze complex data. 
• Assimilation and adaptation of new concepts and environment.