Group Legal Advisor

OutsideCapital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global integrated tourism group is seeking an experienced Group Legal Advisor to join their central Group Legal team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Legal and will be responsible for driving M&A activity, managing commercial agreements, and standardizing legal processes across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and thrive in a fast-paced international environment, providing hands-on legal counsel that shapes business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced, solution-oriented lawyer with commercial acumen.
• Ability to handle hands-on responsibilities and practical problem-solving.
• Experience in M&A activity and management of commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Join the central Group Legal team and report directly to the Head of Legal.
• Drive M&A activity and manage high-stakes commercial agreements.
• Standardize legal processes and templates across the group.

Job description

Overview

Role Title: Group Legal Advisor

Client Summary: Our client is a dynamic, global integrated tourism group with a significant footprint across multiple continents, including extensive operations throughout Africa, the UK, Ireland, Spain, and New Zealand. Operating across diverse sectors, from foreign exchange to hospitality and lodging, they pride themselves on their nimble structure, high-impact work, and commitment to delivering integrated travel solutions worldwide.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced, solution-oriented Legal Counsel to join our client's central Group Legal team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal. This role is perfect for a commercially astute lawyer who thrives on hands-on responsibility and practical problem-solving within a fast-paced, international environment. You will be deeply involved in the transactional pipeline, driving M&A activity and managing high-stakes commercial agreements across our varied business units. You will play a crucial role in standardizing legal processes and templates across the group while navigating the complexities of cross-jurisdictional legal matters. If you are looking for a role where your input directly shapes business outcomes and you enjoy a high degree of autonomy, this is your chance to become a "mini-me" to the Head of Legal.