Assistant Manager - Legal

Main Purpose of Job

Supports service / business area leadership in the implementation of strategic plan through the effective management of team/s. Build high performing teams to deliver in client engagements. Translate broader strategic into a compelling team vision and goals.  Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience required

Required

LLB Degree with 1 to 4 years post articles legal experience

Admitted Attorney

1 to 4 years post articles legal experience

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification in Taxation

1 year in a client facing role

Core Professional Technical Capabilities

• Tax Laws and Rules Understands local/country-specific tax laws and regulations to determine their implications on clients
• Delivery excellence - Develops a network of internal and external contacts within the organization to facilitate sharing/retrieving of information; encourages others to make organizational knowledge more productive
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Effectively organizes and presents complex issues results and recommendations to project team and clients
• Technology Tools and Solutions Spots emerging industry specific technology trends and recommends how clients can prepare for these changes

Specialized Technical Capabilities

• Good corporate law experience
• Sound knowledge of the companies Act 2008
• Excellent drafting and research skills
• Tax Laws and Rules
• Provides subject matter expertise in current tax legislation proposed/pending legislation their implications and understands interaction across the Global Tax and Legal function specifically with their area of expertise
• Delivery Excellence
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Makes decisions with confidence based on analysis of available information to drive business success
• Technology Tools and Solutions
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of service line or market specific technology solutions

Additional Information :

At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time