Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) (Bellville )

Econo Foods; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Bellville seeks a Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) to provide legal support in various areas including property transactions, labour relations, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. You will draft and negotiate agreements, advise on compliance, and manage legal documentation, all within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a legal advisory or corporate legal role.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate property lease agreements.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Assist with legal compliance and governance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Commercial Law

Labour Law

Legal drafting

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) (Bellville)

Job Location: Western Cape, Bellville

Deadline: September 24, 2025

Responsibilities – Property & Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate property lease agreements, supplier contracts, service level agreements, and credit agreements.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide legal opinions to protect company interests in property transactions and commercial arrangements.
• Manage legal due diligence and compliance in property acquisitions, transfers, or disposals.
• Maintain a central contracts register, ensuring timely renewals, terminations, and compliance with obligations.
• Oversee and manage the communication of new retail store openings and the property monthly meeting (arrangement of the meeting, agenda circulation and minutes of the meeting).

Responsibilities – Labour Relations

• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, disputes, and CCMA cases.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EE Act, OHSA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in employment law.
• Support People Operations in drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and employment contracts.
• Represent the company in external forums, including CCMA, Bargaining Councils, or labour court (where applicable).
• Provide training and capacity-building (as required) on labour relations practices.

Responsibilities – Company Governance

• Provide legal support to the Legal Operations Manager
• Assist the Legal Operations Manager in prepping in preparing agendas, minutes and resolutions for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Sub-Committees.
• Assist the Legal Operations Manager to ensure compliance with Companies Act, CIPC requirements, BBBEE, and other governance codes.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on compliance and risk issues.
• Maintain and update legal documentation and records.
• Prepare reports and assist with legal operations administration.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external legal advisors, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Oversee and manage Department of Labour visits and support line leaders and People Operations in preparing document and facilitate the process pre and prior a visit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (essential); Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (advantageous but not compulsory).
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in a legal advisory or corporate legal role, with exposure to labour relations, property law, and company secretarial functions.
• Solid experience in Commercial Law, with specific focus on : Commercial rental agreements, Supplier agreements, and Credit agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, contract law, and corporate governance frameworks.

Competencies Required

• Solid experience in Commercial Law, with specific focus on : Commercial rental agreements, Supplier agreements, and Credit agreements.
• Excellent knowledge of labour law, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Proven experience in Labour Law including internal disciplinary hearings and process, CCMA conciliation and arbitrations.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
• Effective communication and advisory skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating cross-functionally with People Ops, Finance, Commercial and Exco.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Building and maintaining relationships - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
• Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.

Closing Date

18 SEPTEMBER 2025