Legal Counsel: Financial Services | Digital Payments | Membership Services

Massmart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of legal services across Membership and Digital Services portfolios. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in a dynamic legal environment, particularly in commercial law, and will work across various teams to drive legal compliance and innovation. Strong drafting abilities and legal research skills are essential to succeed in this role, which promotes a culture of safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a dynamic legal environment.
• Preferably admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Proven ability to analyze legal issues and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of legal services across multiple portfolios.
• Drive legal enablement and compliance into business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for legal support.

Skills

Drafting commercial agreements

Legal research

Time management

Understanding business needs

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) (LLB) or LLB degree

Job description

The Legal Counsel: Membership Services & Digital Services is responsible for supporting the delivery of legal services across the Membership and Services, Digital Payments, and Financial Services portfolios, aligned with the Group Legal Strategy. The role is also required to drive legal enablement for innovation, mitigate legal risk, and embed legal compliance into business execution, while collaborating across the Growth, Product, Technology, Private Label and Intellectual Property (IP) teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of legal services across the Membership and Services, Digital Payments, and Financial Services portfolios.
• Drive legal enablement for innovation and embed compliance into business operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Growth, Product, Technology, Private Label and IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) (LLB) or LLB degree.
• Preferably admitted Attorney or Advocate.
• Proven ability to draft and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property laws, technology laws, e‑commerce and marketplace laws, advertising and media laws, consumer protection advantageous.

Experience

• 6+ years of post‑qualification experience in a dynamic legal environment, with a focus on commercial law, and foundational understanding of financial services law, digital payments, and/or consumer/membership services law (e.g., National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA).
• Ability to identify and resolve routine legal issues and elevate more complex matters to the Senior Manager.

Core Competencies

• Ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound contracts, opinions, and internal communications, and review existing agreements for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in conducting thorough legal research using databases and analyzing legal issues to provide informed support.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and deadline‑management skills.
• Commitment to ethical principles, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn new legal areas and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication for legal documents, emails, and internal discussions.
• Ability to understand business needs, listen actively, and take ownership of tasks.

Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicable.

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Note: Applications will be reviewed promptly. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

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