Senior Legal Advisor

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide legal advice and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in corporate law, with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include risk management, legislative compliance, and contract negotiation. This role is crucial for maintaining legal standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as in-house legal counsel in a corporate and/or reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law principles and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant South African laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general Legal Advice.
• Manage legal risk and compliance frameworks.
• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Chair internal disciplinary appeal hearings.
• Manage litigation matters.

Skills

Legal Risk Management

Legislative Compliance Management

Commercial Contracting

Manage litigation matters

Management of group IP

Education

LLB Degree

Post graduate certificate/degree in compliance management

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor to join their team; the incumbent will be required to provide legal advice and support to the company, with specific focus on ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing general Legal Advice
• Legal Risk Management associated with the company's operations and transactions, including the updating of the Group's Business Risk Registers with the respective Risk Owners on a quarterly basis
• Legislative Compliance Management – responsible for implementing compliance frameworks, monitoring compliance by and advising the company in relation to all applicable laws (including POPI and PAIA), regulations and internal policies
• Assist with the formulation and drafting of internal policy documents to ensure they comply with relevant statutory and/or legal requirements
• Chairing internal disciplinary appeal hearings
• Commercial Contracting including the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of various legal agreements
• Manage litigation matters
• Participate in various projects identified by the department
• Dispute Resolution
• Stakeholder Management that includes collaborating with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and regulatory bodies
• Management of the group's IP (including trademarks and other IP related matters)
• Ad hoc company secretarial support as may be required
  
  

Experience Required

• 5+ years of relevant experience as an in-house legal counsel in a corporate 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, Protection of Personal Information Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act
  
  

Qualifications

• LLB Degree
• Admitted attorney with 5+ years post articles experience
• A post graduate certificate / degree in compliance management will be advantageous
  
  

Desired Skills

• Legal Risk Management
• Legislative Compliance Management
• Commercial Contracting
• Manage litigation matters
• Management of group IP