Senior Legal Advisor

Intrinsic Consulting Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Counsel with strong expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and an LLB degree. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing compliance frameworks, and handling litigation matters. The role requires excellent stakeholder management and interaction with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as in-house legal counsel or in a reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law principles and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of South African laws, including Companies Act, POPI, and PAIA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and risk management related to operations and transactions.
• Implement compliance frameworks and manage legislative compliance.
• Chair internal disciplinary appeal hearings.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements.
• Manage litigation matters.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Litigation management

Education

LLB Degree

Postgraduate certificate/degree in compliance management

Job description

The role requires a strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and risk management principles.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Providing general legal advice and legal risk management related to the company's operations and transactions, including updating the Group's Business Risk Registers with the respective Risk Owners on a quarterly basis.
2. Legislative compliance management, responsible for implementing compliance frameworks, monitoring compliance, and advising the company on all applicable laws (including POPI and PAIA), regulations, and internal policies.
3. Assisting with the formulation and drafting of internal policy documents to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legal requirements.
4. Chairing internal disciplinary appeal hearings.
5. Commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal agreements.
6. Managing litigation matters.
7. Participating in various projects identified by the department.
8. Dispute resolution.
9. Stakeholder management, including collaboration with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and regulatory bodies.
10. Managing the group's IP, including trademarks and other IP-related matters.
11. Providing ad hoc company secretarial support as required.

Experience required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience as an in-house legal counsel in a corporate setting and/or reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law principles and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant South African laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Companies Act, POPI, and PAIA.

Qualifications:

• LLB Degree.
• Admitted attorney with 5+ years post-articles experience.
• A postgraduate certificate/degree in compliance management is advantageous.