Legal Advisor - (WHC)

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Legal Advisor to offer internal legal advisory services and ensure compliance with contractual procedures. This role requires significant experience in contract development, strong interpersonal skills, and a comprehensive understanding of legal guidelines and regulations. Applications are invited from candidates meeting the relevant criteria, with preference given to designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post admission experience in developing contracts.
• Must be meticulous and have attention to detail.
• Experience working in a donor funded organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal legal advisory services on legal matters.
• Ensure contractual procedure compliance.
• Lead complex, cross-functional business units on contractual issues.

Skills

Excellent command of English (both written and oral)

Proven track record of drafting, reviewing and editing agreements and contracts

Familiarity with local and international laws and regulations

Ability to work with staff at all levels

Ability to resolve integrated problems

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

LLB, BCom LLB or BA LLB

Job description

Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences.
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide internal legal advisory services on legal matters across all levels of the business and ensure contractual procedure compliance

Location:

• Parktown - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Leading complex, cross-functional business units with regards to contractual issues
• Developing relationships across all levels of the business to ensure contractual procedure compliance
• Ensure the contractual process is aligned to all business unit strategies
• Report monthly to senior management on the contractual process
• Ensure that the business activities are in line with applicable laws and donor requirements
• Maintains custody of legal documents whenever required
• Provides legal advice on risk and potential liability, to mitigate the company’s exposure
• Contribute to the establishment of legal guidelines for all commercial contracts that the company enters into to ensure its interests are safe guarded
• Ensure pro-active communication and building of sound relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Establish credibility amongst stakeholders
• Assist Divisions with queries as and when required
• Assist with ad hoc reporting if and when required
• Build authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring all interactions are professional

Required minimum education and training:

• LLB, BCom LLB or BA LLB

Required minimum work experience:

• 5-10 years post admission experience in developing contracts in various

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Excellent command of English (both written and oral)
• Proven track record of drafting, reviewing and editing agreements and contracts
• Must be familiar with local and international laws and regulations (esp. Company laws)
• Experience working in a donor funded organization or NGO will be an advantage
• Ability to work with staff at all levels
• Adaptable with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• A good understanding of tax laws and the ability to resolve integrated problems would be required
• Must be meticulous and have attention to detail
• Must have a high level of customer service orientation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, managers and clients red

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 18 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Desired Skills:

• Johannesburg
• Legal Advisor
• Degree
• LLB
• Law
• BCom
• NGO

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid/Pension Fund