Senior Legal Advisor, 12 Months Ftc – South Africa, Mining Sector

Lewis International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support focused on construction law. Key responsibilities include advising upper management on legal issues, ensuring compliance with regulations, drafting contracts, and managing litigation. Candidates should have a strong understanding of construction processes and at least 5-10 years of PQE. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your legal career within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in legal counsel for construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice to upper management on relevant legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts and agreements.
• Handle litigation and protect company intellectual property.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Legal advice on FIDIC contracts

Risk analysis

Contract drafting

Education

LLB, admitted attorney

Job description

Introduction

Interpret and translate legal requirements and effectively communicate these to the business and external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice to upper management on relevant legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities.
• Calculate and handle risks in business process and decision making.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, statements, agreements etc.
• Execute procedures for protecting patents, trademarks, and industrial designs.
• Handle litigation.
• Keep up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• LLB, admitted attorney.
• 5‑10 years PQE.
• Construction law, legal counsel experience.
• Advice on FIDIC, JBCC, NEC contracts.
• Must have good understanding of construction processes.