Legal Advisor (General)

Hello Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company seeks a Legal Advisor in Gauteng, Centurion. The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 1-3 years of advisory experience. You will draft and review legal agreements, advise on regulatory changes, and work in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years post-admission experience in a legal advisory role
• Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts is essential

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and interpret various commercial legal agreements
• Attend to all ad hoc legal matters affecting the group
• Refer matters to external legal counsel if required
• Review all group agreements and present mitigating factors regarding legal risks
• Advise the group on general legal matters

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

IT literacy / Computer skills - MS Office

Good research ability

Good Organisational and Time Management Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Problem solver

Ability to work with confidential information

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university

Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner (South Africa)

Job description

Job title : Legal Advisor (General)

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : August 28, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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WHO ARE YOU?

You are an admitted Attorney looking for in-house experience. You like to think outside the box to solve complex problems and keep updated with new legislation and legal trends. You can work in a diverse environment and form legal opinions in multiple disciplines or fields.

WHAT YOU'LL DO HERE

Legal Advisor

Draft, review, and interpret various commercial legal agreements.

Attend to all ad hoc legal matters affecting the group.

Refer matters to an external legal counsel should it be required.

Draft legal letters for the group and draft ad hoc legal agreements (nationally and internationally).

Review all group agreements, highlight the legal risks, and present mitigating factors concerning the identified risk(s) to relevant business units.

Draft and review group policy documents.

Advise the group on general legal matters and stay up to date with legal / regulatory changes that have an impact on the group.

Review and develop the group’s current legal processes.

Meet predetermined targets and timelines as set by the Head of Department in respect of the above from time to time.

Draft legal opinions; and contract negotiation with third parties.

General Legal Duties

Assist, if required, with the development and / or implementation of group policies.

Draft legal letters for the group and draft ad hoc legal agreements (nationally and internationally).

Provide guidance / support to other members of the Legal and / or Compliance Team.

Advise the group on general legal matters and stay up to date with legal / regulatory changes that have an impact on your business unit.

Refer matters to an external legal counsel should it be required and approved by the Legal Manager.

Provide legal assistance under the umbrella of shared services to the group.

Provide oral and written legal opinion reports on research conducted as well as on various aspects of foreign and domestic law.

Interpret contracts, legislation, and regulations.

Liaise with various divisions of the group as well as with external stakeholders regarding all legal matters.

Meet predetermined targets and timelines as set by the Head of Department in respect of the above from time to time.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university.

Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner (South Africa).

1-3 years post-admission experience in a legal advisory role.

Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts is essential to this position.

Experience in Fintech, Financial Services or Telecommunications industries is preferable but not essential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

IT literacy / Computer skills - MS Office.

Good research ability.

Good Organisational and Time Management Skills.

Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Detail-oriented.

Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Problem solver.

Ability to work with confidential information, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Deadline : 3rd July,2025

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