Legal Advisor

NTT; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a Legal Advisor to support the Legal Services Team. In this role, you'll draft and negotiate legal documents, conduct research, and ensure compliance across legal matters. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB degree and possess 2–5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant setting. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you collaborate with various business teams in a hybrid working environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career.

Qualifications

• LLB Degree, admitted attorney is a must.
• 2–5 years of experience in corporate or technology-focused legal environment.
• Foundational experience in commercial law, drafting, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Build relationships with business teams for legal support.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear advice.
• Manage legal risks and company policies compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Analytical skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

LLB Degree (or equivalent legal qualification)

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

Are you looking for a career that offers great career progression and is also full of opportunities? We believe this Legal Advisor could be the right fit for you!

The Legal Advisor will provide support within the Legal Services Team by assisting in the drafting, review, and negotiation of legal documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations across commercial, corporate, litigation, and other legal matters. The role offers a strong foundation for professional growth within the legal team, with exposure to commercial transactions and cross‑functional collaboration. The incumbent will apply sound legal judgement, maintain a solution‑oriented approach, and support strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and correspondence independently or under supervision.
• Build effective working relationships with various business teams and internal stakeholders to provide timely legal support.
• Undertake legal research and prepare clear, concise advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Assist in the periodic review of company policies to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Identify potential legal and contractual risks and provide practical, solution‑oriented recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies, templates, and process improvements.
• Assist in developing internal processes to manage legal risk across business functions.
• Investigate and report on customer and stakeholder queries as required.
• Support with co‑ordination of litigious matters and briefing external counsel when required.
• Provide regular reports on the status of legal issues being dealt with.
• Ensure that all relevant information regarding legal matters is accurate and kept up to date by updating the legal activity progress documents and providing regular reports on problem status to the relevant management teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB Degree (or equivalent legal qualification). Admitted attorney.
• 2–5 years’ post‑qualification experience, preferably in a law firm, corporate, IT or technology‑focused legal environment.
• Foundational experience in commercial law, drafting, and negotiation.
• Ability to provide practical legal solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong research, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, general commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to supervise multiple matters, and to work independently and effectively with various in‑house clients, peers and other parties.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organisations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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