Legal Manager

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional body in South Africa seeks a Legal Services and Member Relations Manager in Sandton. This hybrid role requires an experienced legal professional with a passion for governance and compliance. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing member discipline, and overseeing intellectual property. Ideal candidates will have an LLB degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in a corporate or professional body environment.
• Experience in corporate law, contracts, IP, governance, and disciplinary matters.
• Sound understanding of King IV / King V and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to management on various matters.
• Oversee member disciplinary processes according to regulations.
• Manage and protect the organisation’s IP portfolio.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Legal Compliance

Legal Counsel

Intellectual Property Law

Disciplinary Management

Legal Drafting

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder Management

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a highly respected professional body and authority on corporate governance in South Africa, seeks a Legal Services and Member Relations Manager to join their dynamic team in Sandton.

This hybrid role offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional with a passion for governance, compliance, and professional ethics to provide expert legal advisory support, manage member disciplinary processes, and oversee intellectual property matters.

If you are a solutions‑driven attorney with excellent drafting, analytical, and strategic skills — and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the governance landscape — this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Support

• Provide expert legal advice to management and operational teams on a wide range of matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring legal soundness and business alignment.
• Manage disputes, enforcement actions, and coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the organisation.
• Maintain oversight of the organisation’s contract register and legal documentation.

Member Discipline

• Oversee and administer all member disciplinary processes in line with organisational regulations.
• Ensure procedural fairness, due process, and accurate record‑keeping in disciplinary matters.
• Provide legal support and guidance to disciplinary panels and management.

Intellectual Property (IP) Management

• Manage and protect the organisation’s IP portfolio, including trademarks, domains, and copyrights.
• Oversee renewals, licensing, enforcement, and infringement matters in collaboration with external service providers.

General Legal Operations

• Prepare management and board reports, support decision‑making, and contribute to legal strategy.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient use of external legal resources.
• Provide input into policy development and governance frameworks.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• LLB degree (required); Admitted Attorney (preferred).
• 5–10 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in a corporate or professional body environment.
• Experience in corporate law, contracts, IP, governance, and disciplinary matters.
• Sound understanding of King IV / King V and governance frameworks.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Competencies & Attributes

• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with a practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Remuneration

Competitive Market Related Salary

Interested?

If you’re an admitted attorney (LLB) with 5–10 years’ experience in corporate law, contracts, and governance, and thrive in a role where integrity meets impact — this hybrid opportunity is for you.

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• Skillset Required : Attorney, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Law, Disciplinary Management , King IV,Legal Drafting,governance,dispute resollution,LLB,Detail-oriented,Stakeholder Management