Legal Counsel

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Shipping Industry is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their Supply Chain division. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on compliance and legal risks while supporting procurement and logistics teams. Ideal candidates should possess a Law degree, completed Articles, and experience in contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience with contract negotiation and data privacy regulations.
• Familiarity with Logistics / Supply Chain / Shipping Line Industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including supply and logistics contracts.
• Advise on legal risks associated with sourcing goods and services.
• Provide legal advice during audits or investigations involving supply chain activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Education

LLB Law

Completed Articles

Job description

Our client in the Shipping Industry is seeking a Legal Counsel in their Supply Chain division to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, logistics, services and procurement.
• Advise on legal risks associated with the sourcing of goods and services, supplier onboarding,
• Support procurement and supply chain teams with legal guidance on vendor relationships, contract performance, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide legal advice during audits or investigations involving supply chain activities.
• Assist in the development of standardized templates and best practices for supply chain contracts and processes.

Minimum Requirements :

• Experience with contract negotiation and data privacy regulations.
• LLB Law
• Completed Articles.
• Familiarity with Logistics / Supply Chain / Shipping Line Industry will be an advantage

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional ethics

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful