Legal Advisor

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

Legal Advisor position available in Cape Town.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Legal Advisor to join our FMCG client based in Montague Gardens.

The successful candidate will provide legal support across various business functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and minimising legal risks.

This role is ideal for a legal graduate with strong commercial acumen who is not necessarily an admitted attorney.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB or equivalent law degree
• 2–4 years’ experience in a legal advisory, compliance, or contracts administration role (FMCG or commercial sector experience advantageous)
• Good understanding of commercial, contract, and consumer law
• Experience with intellectual property and/or labour law (Advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and assist with the negotiation of commercial contracts, including supplier, distribution, and service agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to departments such as sales, marketing, procurement, and HR.
• Assist in ensuring company compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including consumer protection, competition, and labour law.
• Support the management and resolution of legal disputes, including liaising with external legal counsel when required.
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademark registrations and brand protection.
• Conduct legal research and keep the business informed of relevant legislative changes.
• Help develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage legal risk.
• Assist with company secretarial and governance matters as needed.
• Support legal training and awareness initiatives for staff.