Legal Associate

Securityhq; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to provide expert legal advice and support. This role involves assisting in contract management, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and minimizing legal risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you're passionate about legal compliance and want to contribute to business growth in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expert legal knowledge with strong research skills required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Advisor in corporate or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable legal advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Support legal team in managing and executing legal tasks and engagements.

Skills

Expert legal knowledge

Research skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Outstanding communication skills

Stakeholder interaction

Education

Minimum of 3 years post-article experience

Experience in legal agreements

Job description

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Global Head: Legal, this experienced professional will assist with providing expert legal advice and support to SecurityHQ. This includes, but is not limited to, all legal, regulatory, and related matters to support business growth.

The individual will be responsible for assisting with the contract management process to ensure legal liability and general risk are minimized. They will provide legal advice to mitigate legal and reputational risks by ensuring compliance and providing guidance in accordance with business objectives, internal governance, best practices, and legislation across all regions where the company operates.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research and provide reliable legal advice to internal stakeholders to ensure corporate activities comply with applicable laws.
2. Provide advice and opinions during negotiations of legal agreements and resolve ad-hoc legal issues.
3. Support the legal team in managing and executing legal tasks and engagements.
4. Maintain the contract repository, track contract renewals, and manage contracts effectively.
5. Review and update standard agreement templates regularly.
6. Maintain documentation management systems and record all legal agreements and related documentation.

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Qualifications

• Expert legal knowledge with strong research skills.
• Working knowledge of legislation such as POPI, GDPR, Companies Act, King IV, and employment laws.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail with excellent time management.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of information systems and cybertechnology is advantageous.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-article experience as a Legal Advisor in a corporate or law firm setting.
• At least 3 years of experience in drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and vetoing legal agreements and documentation.