Commercial Legal Advisor: Contracts, Compliance & IP

Frogg Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor for their FMCG client in Cape Town. The role involves providing legal support, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing legal risks related to commercial contracts. Ideal candidates are legal graduates with 2-4 years of advisory experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of commercial law. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various business functions and support legal initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in a legal advisory, compliance, or contracts administration role.
• Good understanding of commercial, contract, and consumer law.
• Experience with intellectual property and/or labour law is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist with commercial contracts negotiation.
• Provide legal guidance to sales, marketing, procurement, and HR departments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor for their FMCG client in Cape Town. The role involves providing legal support, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing legal risks related to commercial contracts. Ideal candidates are legal graduates with 2-4 years of advisory experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of commercial law. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various business functions and support legal initiatives.