Senior Legal Advisor
Robert Walters · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- The Senior Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing a wide range of complex legal matters for the group across local and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial legal background, a sharp business acumen, and a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk in a fast-paced multinational environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
- Minimum of 5 years' post-admission legal experience, ideally within a large law firm, corporate or multinational environment.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- Solid knowledge of South African commercial law and familiarity with international legal frameworks.
- Experience in managing legal risk, litigation, and compliance with local and global legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Responsible for the full life cycle of legal documents for the group, including but not limited to:
- Commercial Agreements: Service level, distribution, joint venture, profit share, and sale agreements business, shares, subscription.
- Corporate Documents: Shareholders agreements, MOIs, deeds of adherence, resolutions.
- Lease and Finance Agreements: Lease agreements, loan agreements, pledge and cession agreements, guarantees, and suretyships.
- IP and Confidentiality: NDAs, non-circumvent agreements, trademark matters.
- Internal Compliance: Policies, terms and conditions.
Legal Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
Litigation Management
- Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
- Provide legal advice and formal opinions on:
- CPA Consumer Protection Act
- NCA National Credit Act
- POPIA Protection of Personal Information Act
- Companies Act
- Competition Act
- Stay current with changes in legislation and their impact on business operations.
Legal Research & Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct legal research and prepare memos or reports for management and business units.
- Liaise with internal departments and external advisors to support strategic and operational goals.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and jurisdictions.
- Sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.