Legal Advisor

Skynet Worldwide Express; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Germiston is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal support. You will be responsible for contract management, compliance oversight, and leading strategic legal projects. The ideal candidate has an LLB degree, is an admitted attorney in South Africa, and has 5-7 years of relevant experience. This position offers a full-time employment type with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across the Group.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and customer contracts.
• Oversee Marine and Non-Marine insurance requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical and drafting skills

High attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Education

LLB Degree from a recognised university

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

Legal Advisor

Location: Elandsfontein, Johannesburg

Reports to: Managing Director

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Level: Mid to Senior Level

Purpose of the Role: The Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the Group, ensuring compliance, minimising risk, and facilitating business operations through sound legal advice. This role covers commercial contracts, corporate governance, insurance, dispute resolution, trademarks, and legal compliance across local and international jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Legal Drafting: Maintain, update, and manage legal templates, including Master Distribution Agreements, Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Circumvention Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Owner Driver Agreements, Agency Agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and customer contracts. Ensure completion of all customer and vendor documentation in a legally compliant manner.

Lease Management (Group-wide): Review all group lease agreements. Monitor lease renewal timelines and manage related negotiations.

Insurance Oversight (Group): Oversee Marine and Non-Marine insurance requirements. Coordinate OD policy renewals (e.g., Econorisk). Provide guidance on GIT insurance premium calculations for onselling. Support insurance-related matters for subsidiaries (e.g., Droppa).

Company Secretarial Functions: Draft and file resolutions and maintain statutory registers. Manage CIPC changes (company details, directorships). Coordinate filing of Annual Returns. Maintain an up-to-date share register. Manage in-house debt collections and liaise with external partners (e.g., MC van Dyk). Oversee ongoing litigation matters through external counsel (e.g., Fullard Mayer, SteinScop). Manage and maintain trademark registrations via Adams & Adams and in-country counsel.

Strategic Legal Projects: Lead/support international projects, such as Assignment of leases (UK), Group restructuring initiatives, Modern Slavery Policy (UK compliance), South African insurance compliance initiatives.

General Legal & Compliance: Facilitate opening of bank accounts and ensure FICA compliance. Manage bank guarantees and CSD account registration. Open and maintain a CIPC customer account. Review and enhance legal compliance SOPs.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB Degree from a recognised university.
• Admitted Attorney in South Africa (essential).
• Minimum 5–7 years’ post-admission experience in a corporate legal environment or law firm.
• Strong background in commercial and contract law, with exposure to cross-border transactions and insurance matters.
• Experience with company secretarial duties and familiarity with CIPC and statutory filings.
• Solid understanding of dispute resolution, litigation coordination, and IP management.

Preferred

• Exposure to logistics, insurance, or distribution industries.
• Experience with international legal compliance (e.g., UK, EU, GmbH structures).
• Familiarity with modern compliance standards (e.g., ESG, Modern Slavery Act).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Effective communicator, able to liaise with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving capability.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage