Legal Advisor

AGL Groupe; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and legal firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Contracts Manager to oversee contract management, risk mitigation, and compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB or related legal qualification and have at least three years of experience in a corporate environment, preferably with knowledge of African legal contexts. This permanent position offers an opportunity to influence legal operations across multiple AGL companies in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an LLB, B Juris, BCom Law, or B Proc.
• Admitted attorney with 3 years' experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Experience regarding the African continent will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks for AGL companies in the SA Cluster.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and manage contracts effectively.
• Provide legal opinions as required.
• Report and manage litigation matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Legal compliance

Litigation management

Education

LLB

B Com Law

B Juris or B Proc

Job description

General information

With the group’s expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution. AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job Title

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Job Purpose:

• Manage the risk of all AGL companies within the SA Cluster, under the direction of the Cluster Legal Manager, through effective support to the Cluster Country Managers concerning contract negotiations with customers, suppliers and service providers, leases and any other legally binding contracts (“contracts”).
• Ensure all policies and procedures distributed by the Cluster Legal Manager are implemented and complied with by all AGL companies within the SA Cluster.

Profile

Job Function:

• Contracts
  • Sourcing, filing and management of contracts;
  • Proper safekeeping of contracts, title deeds (if applicable), etc.;
  • Following up to ensure contracts are concluded and signed;
  • Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive contracts register.
• Risk mitigation of all contracts of the AGL companies within the SA Cluster to the fullest extent possible, through effective negotiation and adequate insurance of all insurable risks, as applicable, including but not limited to:
  • Contract drafting, negotiation and review;
  • Tender reviews.
• Highlight all important risks to the Cluster Country Managers (and any other relevant parties) to make an informed decision concerning contractual risks, key provisions, and contract durations through proper documented sign-off by relevant parties.
• Litigation
  • Ensure all litigation matters of AGL companies within the SA Cluster are properly and timely reported, managed and closed out.
  • Support the various business units with claims for cargo damage or loss.
• General
  • Provide legal opinions, as and when required.
  • Ensure all AGL companies within the SA Cluster at all times comply with relevant local laws & regulations.
  • Ensure full compliance to all relevant laws & regulations by the AGL companies within the SA Cluster.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Cluster CFO, relevant Country Manager and/or the Cluster Legal Manager.
  • Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable by the reporting manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• One of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, BCom Law or LLB (preferably an LLB).
• Admitted attorney.
• 3 years' experience in the legal corporate environment.
• Experience of the Africa continent will be an advantage.