Legal Advisor

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a dynamic Legal Advisor: Commercial to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will leverage their legal expertise to draft and review contracts, conduct due diligence for innovation initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of post-admission experience and be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for those looking to influence legal frameworks in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts and legal opinions.
• Conduct legal due diligence for innovation programmes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks for compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Advisory skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB, BProc, BIuris) or related degree

Job description

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. If you're passionate about using your legal expertise to support innovation and technology development in South Africa, we want to hear from you!

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.