Legal Counsel Ii - Tfs

Takealot.Com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is seeking a highly talented Legal professional to join our team in Cape Town as a Key Account Manager – a role with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law, contracts and strategic advisory.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, lead contract templates, advise on disputes and employment, and mentor junior lawyers while collaborating with Takealot

Qualifications

• LLB, admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of various commercial contracts on behalf of the Takealot Group businesses, eg Takealot.com and MrD.
• Update and improve template documents
• Advise on and attend to dispute resolution and general litigation matters
• Advise on and attend to employment law matters
• Advise on and attend to franchise network legal matters
• Advise on and attend to banking and finance legal matters
• Manage the Takealot Group's intellectual property portfolio and assist with the settlement of intellectual property disputes
• Monitor and advise on new legal developments affecting the Takealot Group
• Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and provide legal advice to the Takealot.com and MrD, as required
• Provide and/or facilitate training
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders of Takealot.com and MrD primarily and to the Group, as and when required
• Assist to mentor and develop other legal team members
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of software and AI technology, and their standard operating procedures (SOPs), to aid the delivery of legal services to Takealot.com and MrD that is scalable to the Group
• Support the legal team as required

Skills

Drafting skills

Contract drafting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

LLB / admitted attorney or advocate (SA)

Job description

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Key Account Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of various commercial contracts on behalf of the Takealot Group businesses, eg Takealot.com and MrD.
• Update and improve template documents
• Advise on and attend to dispute resolution and general litigation matters
• Advise on and attend to employment law matters
• Advise on and attend to franchise network legal matters
• Advise on and attend to banking and finance legal matters
• Manage the Takealot Group's intellectual property portfolio and assist with the settlement of intellectual property disputes
• Monitor and advise on new legal developments affecting the Takealot Group
• Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and provide legal advice to the Takealot.com and MrD, as required
• Provide and/or facilitate training
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders of Takealot.com and MrD primarily and to the Group, as and when required
• Assist to mentor and develop other legal team members
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of software and AI technology, and their standard operating procedures (SOPs), to aid the delivery of legal services to Takealot.com and MrD that is scalable to the Group
• Support the legal team as required

Attributes

• Proactive with a consistently positive attitude
• Team player
• Good drafting skills
• Ability to work hard independently and within a team
• Ability to prioritise numerous competing tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Detail-orientated whilst remaining practical
• Good working knowledge of South African law in general

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB, admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa
• 5-8 years post-admission experience at the bar, a well-established law firm, or in the in-house legal department of a large corporate
• Experience in corporate and commercial law is essential, and particularly in drafting and reviewing contracts
• Experience leading and/or mentoring legal professionals

Preferred

• Experience in e-commerce or retail would be ideal

Why Join TFS

• Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

More Than Just a Job, We Offer

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.