Legal Advisor

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 720.000 - 960.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Professional development

Career progression

Exposure to diverse legal matters

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Legal Advisor to join its legal team in a hybrid Soweto setting. You will provide pragmatic commercial legal support, focusing on contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years PQE in commercial or corporate law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills and excellent communication. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility for a dynamic business.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa.
• 3–5 years PQE in commercial or corporate law.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (service, supply, partnership).
• Provide legal advice on day-to-day operational matters and commercial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with South African legislation and company policies.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare concise opinions.
• Advise on corporate governance matters as required.
• Collaborate with departments to identify and manage legal risks.
• Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
• Assist with development and delivery of staff legal training.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Commercial law

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney/Advocate

Tools

Office suite

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a diversified conglomerate with significant operations across South Africa, is seeking a versatile Legal Advisor to join their legal team. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing the benefits of remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration at our Soweto offices. The Legal Advisor will provide comprehensive legal support across various business units, focusing on contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution. This position requires a proactive individual with a broad understanding of commercial law and a knack for providing practical, business-oriented legal solutions. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the company’s interests and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a diligent professional with excellent communication skills, capable of managing diverse legal tasks effectively in a hybrid work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service agreements, supply contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on day-to-day operational matters and commercial transactions.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant South African legislation and company policies.
• Support the management of litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare concise legal opinions.
• Advise on corporate governance matters as required.
• Collaborate with business departments to identify and manage legal risks.
• Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of legal training for staff.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial or corporate law.
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Good understanding of South African commercial and company law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently in a hybrid work environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and standard office software.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to legal work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and industries.
• Be part of a supportive team within a reputable organization.
• Contribute to the operational success of a growing business.