Legal Manager

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

Job summary

A telecoms infrastructure company is seeking a Legal Manager based in Johannesburg. The role involves leading legal affairs, managing compliance, and providing legal advice. Candidates should possess a degree in law and a minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with strong knowledge of South African law and excellent communication skills. Benefits include medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience practising law, with at least 5 years in an in-house role.
• Strong knowledge of South African commercial and labour law, contract management, and governance frameworks.
• Fluency in English; bilingualism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal affairs, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Develop and implement the legal strategy to safeguard assets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Independently manage litigation and contentious matters.

Skills

Resilient leadership

Excellent communication

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

LLB or similar degree

Job description

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What we do

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East.

Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost‑effectively and with a lower carbon footprint.

In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

Location

Onsite

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal affairs of Helios Towers South Africa (HTSA), ensuring compliance with local regulatory and governance requirements
• Develop and implement the HTSA legal strategy to safeguard assets and support business objectives
• Provide legal advice to the Managing Director and cross‑functional teams, analysing legal implications of business decisions
• Draft, review, negotiate, and renew contracts and commercial agreements with suppliers, contractors, landlords, and mobile network operators
• Independently manage litigation and contentious matters, working closely with external counsel
• Obtain, renew, and maintain company licenses and accreditations
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with South African company law and alignment with Helios Towers' group policies
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, government bodies, and key stakeholders
• Manage and develop a small legal team, ensuring high performance and succession planning.

Requirements for the role

• Education: LLB or similar degree from a recognized South African university
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years' experience practising law, with at least 5 years in an in‑house role preferred
• Certifications: Admission as an attorney of the High Court or advocate advantageous
• Technical: Strong knowledge of South African commercial and labour law, contract management, and governance frameworks
• Language: Fluency in English; bilingualism preferred
• Other: South African citizen with a valid ID book / card; no criminal record.

Desired skills

• Resilient leader with strong people management experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic legal approach
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to identify and mitigate legal risks
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Last day of receiving applications

10 October

Benefits that we provide

• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Medical aid
• Provident fund.

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment.

You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.