Legal Advisor - (Whc)

Aj Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide internal legal advisory services across the business. The role involves ensuring compliance with contractual procedures, developing relationships with stakeholders, and mitigating potential liabilities through proactive legal advice. Ideal candidates should possess an LLB and a strong background in contract law, with 5-10 years of post-admission experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-admission experience.
• Experience in developing contracts in various sectors.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal legal advisory services on various legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual procedures and applicable laws.
• Report monthly to senior management on the contractual process.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

High customer service orientation

Education

LLB, BCom LLB, or BA LLB

Job description

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

1. Leading complex, cross-functional business units regarding contractual issues.
2. Developing relationships across all levels of the business to ensure contractual procedure compliance.
3. Ensuring the contractual process aligns with all business unit strategies.
4. Reporting monthly to senior management on the contractual process.
5. Ensuring business activities comply with applicable laws and donor requirements.
6. Maintaining custody of legal documents as required.
7. Providing legal advice on risk and potential liabilities to mitigate the company's exposure.
8. Contributing to the establishment of legal guidelines for all commercial contracts.
9. Ensuring proactive communication and building sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Establishing credibility amongst stakeholders.
11. Assisting divisions with queries as needed.
12. Supporting ad hoc reporting tasks.
13. Building professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Minimum education and training

LLB, BCom LLB, or BA LLB.

Minimum work experience

5-10 years post-admission experience in developing contracts in various sectors.

Desirable additional qualifications and skills

• Excellent command of English (both written and oral).
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing agreements and contracts.
• Familiarity with local and international laws and regulations, especially company laws.
• Experience working in a donor-funded organization or NGO is advantageous.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels.
• Adaptability and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of tax laws and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous with attention to detail.
• High customer service orientation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Application instructions

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit an updated CV. Apply online via our website, complete your registration to create a permanent profile, and accept the POPIA terms and conditions. You may remove your profile when no longer in the job market. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. If not contacted within two weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date

18 July. No CVs will be accepted after this date.

Note: Wits Health Consortium will prioritize applicants from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act. AJ Personnel only handles advertising and response management; salary details are not provided.