Legal Advisor

Zealhr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a seasoned Legal Advisor to provide legal support across its divisions in Cape Town or Gauteng. Responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, managing ongoing litigation, and client liaison. Candidates should have an LLB, be admitted attorneys, and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a full-time contract in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualified experience.
• Basic knowledge of contract law interpretation, drafting, and vetting.
• Experience in policy review.

Responsibilities

• Providing general legal support to different divisions.
• Drafting legal documentation.
• Monitoring ongoing litigation and disputes.

Skills

Administrative Law

Contract Law

Litigation / court processes

Labour Law

Legal Research

Trial Preparation

Education

LLB

Admitted attorney

Job description

Job Description

Are you a sharp legal mind with a flair for commercial labour and contractual law Ready to make your mark in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment We're seeking a seasoned Legal Advisor to join a leading professional services firm operating across the built environment. Position is based in Cape Town or Gauteng.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing general legal support to the different divisions of the company: Finance & Management Support / Management Programme / FCAs / Professional Services
• Drafting of legal documentation including contract templates, default notices, PSP appointment letters, etc. (e.g. Sub-consultant PROCSA and CIDB templates and Addenda)
• Vetting and compliance: All legal documentation drafted on behalf of third‑party funders
• Monitoring ongoing litigation and disputes, vetting court documentation where applicable
• Client liaison
• Attorney liaison
• Liaising with employers and/or consultants on legal matters on behalf of the Company and/or clients
• Attending to registration of securities, signing of irrevocable payment undertakings and perfecting of securities
• Attending to legal correspondence with all relevant stakeholders including employers, clients and third parties
• Assisting with special tasks on an ad‑hoc basis
• Assisting in monitoring legal risk & compliance
• Ensuring that all suspensive conditions are met prior to clearance being given (FMS)
• Ensuring that all contract documents are correctly executed
• Attending to recoveries and debt collection
• Drafting of LOD/AOD and monitoring repayments for debt collection on behalf of the Company
• Setting and meeting collection targets as per agreement with the Company
• Attending debt collection meetings
• Instructing external attorneys per requirement
• Attorney liaison and responding to queries and requests for information
• Assisting with trial preparation, documentary evidence, briefing of witnesses, etc.
• Reporting on legal matters
• Drafting of meeting minutes and submitting reports to the Legal Manager as required
• Attending to in-house HR administrative matters
• Assisting with disciplinary matters (e.g. drafting charge sheets, records, outcomes)
• CCMA: Attendance of hearings, hearing preparation & trial bundles
• Redrafting of Company HR policies, monitoring input from internal and external stakeholders, and driving to completion
• Monitoring performance gradings and providing guidance to the relevant Executive

Requirements

• LLB
• Admitted attorney (Admitted Conveyancer will be advantageous)
• At least 5 years of relevant post‑qualified experience
• Labour: contracts / CCMA / disciplinaries
• Litigation / court processes
• Legal recoveries, including exposure to liquidation processes and Business Rescue
• Basic knowledge of contract law interpretation, drafting and vetting
• Advantageous knowledge of the built environment and the following standard building contracts:
• JBCC 6.2
• GCC (2015)
• NEC3 / NEC4 suite of agreements
• Experience in policy review

Key Skills

• Administrative Law
• Intellectual Property
• Court Proceedings
• Advocacy
• Legal Research
• Contract Law
• Criminal Cases
• Legal Procedures
• Law
• Private Practice
• Legal Documents
• Trial Preparation
• Labor Law
• Legal Advice
• Arbitration Law

Employment Type

Full‑Time