Legal Advisor

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Pretoria seeks a dynamic Legal Advisor: Commercial to draft and review contracts, conduct legal due diligence, and advise on compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor of Laws and has at least 7 years of post-admission experience, preferably in a commercial or technology setting. Excellent communication skills are essential for this contract role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-admission legal experience.
• At least 2 years in a commercial, intellectual property, or technology environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts, legal opinions, and close-out reports.
• Conduct legal due diligence for innovation programmes and funding applications.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support and mentor legal team members to ensure quality and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of legal frameworks, guidelines, and internal controls.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and represent Legal Services on relevant committees.
• Engage in governance, compliance, and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Legal analysis

Advisory skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB, BProc, BIuris)

Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa

Job description

Legal Advisor: Commercial (6 Months Contract)

Introduction Our SOE client is looking for a dynamic and driven Legal Advisor: Commercial to join our Legal Services Business Unit on a 6 Months FTC.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts, legal opinions, and close-out reports.
• Conduct legal due diligence for innovation programmes and funding applications.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support and mentor legal team members to ensure quality and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of legal frameworks, guidelines, and internal controls.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and represent Legal Services on relevant committees.
• Engage in governance, compliance, and quality assurance initiatives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB, BProc, BIuris) or related degree.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• Minimum 7 years post-admission legal experience.
• At least 2 years in a commercial, intellectual property, or technology environment preferred.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and advisory skills.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and relevant legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.