Legal Advisor
Discovery Limited · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 26 October 2026
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- To protect the legal interests of the Group and thereby contribute to the success of all businesses in the Group.
Areas of responsibility may include but not be limited to
- Contracting and advising the Group on contractual matters in line with Discovery strategy.
- Analysing and effectively negotiating contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws and company policies.
- Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, amendments, and templates in support of the growing business ventures.
- Resolving contractual and commercial problems.
- Managing short and long term commercial ventures.
- Risk management.
- Having a general understanding of relevant compliance related matters.
- Consulting on legal matters and handling the briefing of attorneys for referred matters.
- Keeping abreast of relevant legislation and ensuring that all stakeholders understand implications.
- Working collaboratively with other areas in Discovery.
- Providing clear, concise, and practical legal and commercial advice and counsel to business teams on a wide array of business and contractual issues while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders as may be necessary.
- Partnering with the business to successfully drive the initiatives and to provide overall support for execution of strategy.
- Managing the Group's Intellectual Property portfolio.
- Conducting training sessions for internal team members on procedures and other contracts or legal topics.
- IT and IT Project contracting.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Market awareness (locally & internationally)
- Relationship building
- Excellent Negotiation skills
- Persuasiveness
- Integrity
- Strong financial skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Decisiveness
Education and Experience
- Completed LLB degree
- 5 years relevant experience
- Experience in dealing with multiple external partners is essential.
- Experience in Financial Services and IT contracting is advantageous