Legal Advisor

Execustaff; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in South Africa seeks a Legal Advisor with experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have an LLB degree and 3-5 years' legal experience. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this role, which requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in legal industry.
• Overall understanding of all Acts and Regulations.
• Solid understanding of commercial law and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting contracts and legal letters.
• Manage all disputes, settlement claims, and lawsuits.
• Conduct annual risk assessment for the organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

High command of the English language

Computer Literacy

Proactive attitude

Result oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Good time management

Strong administrative skills

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

The Legal Advisor has experience practicing corporate, commercial or regulatory law as in‑house counsel, in a law firm or a combination of both.

The Legal Advisor is also responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the function and to ensure compliance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting contracts, reviewing contracts, renewal of contracts and legal letters
• Management of original contracts
• Registration of contracts
• Utilization of the Legal Management System
• Manage all disputes, settlement claims and lawsuits and attend all court hearings
• Management of contingent liability evaluation and reporting
• Manage all disputes and litigation matters to ensure company interest
• Assess all contingent liability and report on these to enable financial considerations when budgeting
• CCMA attendance
• Conduct annual risk assessment for the organization
• Conduct quarterly compliance meetings with leaders
• Legal administration and processing of invoices
• General legal queries and advice
• Drafting terms and conditions for competitions
• Keeping accurate records and filing
• Manage external legal counsel
• Regular reporting
• Training for all employees
• Legal training on legislation for all staff as and when required
• Full compliance function

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum LLB Degree
• Minimum 3‑5 years' experience in legal industry
• Overall understanding of all Acts and Regulations
• Solid understanding and knowledge of commercial law and litigation
• Experience in logistics and labour law would be advantageous

Required Skills

• Attention to detail
• High command of the English language both written and verbal
• Computer Literacy
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Must be result oriented and solution driven
• Ability to work in high pressure environment
• Good time management and strong sense of responsibility
• Strong administrative skills
• Regular advice and reports to high level management

Competencies Required

• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
• Ability to advise on legal issues related to the company business - Ability to convey legal opinion clearly and accurately - Strong decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to think dynamically - Maturity and ability to understand and comply with a high level of ethics and confidentiality - Integrity, honesty and ethical conduct at all times