Global Legal Advisor: Contracts, Compliance & IP

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking a Legal Advisor in Johannesburg to ensure compliance and minimize risk across the organization. Responsibilities include managing contracts, overseeing insurance policies, and handling dispute resolution. The ideal candidate holds an LLB degree and is an admitted attorney with 5-7 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in commercial contracts and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years post-admission experience in corporate legal environment or law firm.
• Strong background in commercial and contract law.
• Experience with company secretarial duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal templates for various contracts.
• Ensure compliance with group lease agreements.
• Oversee insurance requirements and policy renewals.
• Draft and file resolutions and maintain statutory registers.
• Manage dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain trademark registrations.

Skills

Strong analytical and drafting skills

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Sound judgement and problem-solving

Proactive and independent work

Education

LLB Degree from a recognised university

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

A legal services provider is seeking a Legal Advisor in Johannesburg to ensure compliance and minimize risk across the organization. Responsibilities include managing contracts, overseeing insurance policies, and handling dispute resolution. The ideal candidate holds an LLB degree and is an admitted attorney with 5-7 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in commercial contracts and compliance matters.