Legal Advisor - 6 month FTC

Outsidecapital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company seeks a skilled Legal Advisor for a 6-month contract in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will provide legal and compliance support, draft and negotiate legal documents, and manage legal risks. A minimum of 5 years experience and an LLB degree are required. This full-time role necessitates in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa is required.
• Minimum of 5 years post-articles experience needed, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong experience in drafting legal documents and delivering legal opinions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and corporate legal documents.
• Conduct legal research to support compliance and regulatory matters.
• Provide legal opinions and advice.
• Identify and manage legal risks.

Skills

Administrative Law

Intellectual Property

Contract Law

Legal Research

Legal Documents

Legal Advice

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Specification : Legal Advisor (6-Month Contract)

Industry : Pharmaceutical / Healthcare

Location : Johannesburg

Contract Duration : 6 months (Full-time in-office)

About the Company

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company committed to improving patient health and wellness is seeking a skilled Legal Advisor (Contractor) to provide legal and compliance support to its operations in South Africa.

Role Overview

This 6-month contract role requires a seasoned legal professional who can deliver high-quality business-focused legal services. The successful candidate will support the business in drafting reviewing and negotiating legal documentation providing legal opinions and assisting in risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate legal documents.
• Conduct legal research to support operations compliance and regulatory matters.
• Provide well-reasoned legal opinions and business-oriented legal advice.
• Identify assess and manage legal risks across the business.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation industry regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when required.

Requirements

• LLB degree and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience preferably within a corporate / commercial law environment.
• Strong experience in drafting legal documents conducting research and delivering legal opinions.
• Solid knowledge of corporate and commercial law with exposure to compliance and risk management.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Full-time in-office presence (Johannesburg) required for the duration of the contract.

Attributes

• Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Professional detail-oriented and organised.
• Adaptable proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills

Administrative Law,Intellectual Property,Court Proceedings,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Private Practice,Legal Documents,Trial Preparation,Labor Law,Legal Advice,Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Required Experience : Contract