Senior Legal Advisor – CLSLA

Armstrong Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Legal Advisor to provide expert legal support across diverse business operations. This full-time role involves navigating challenging legal matters, ensuring compliance, and managing a junior legal advisor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial, property, and corporate law, with excellent negotiation and drafting skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a fast-paced business environment while working with industry leaders and decision-makers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse business environment

Opportunity to work with industry leaders

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial, property, or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of franchise agreements and retail regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing various legal agreements and contracts.
• Managing debt recovery and litigation strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with company law and regulations.

Skills

Commercial Law

Property Law

Corporate Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Main job function
Seeking a Legal Advisor to provide expert legal support across its diverse business operations, including franchised retail, retail property development & management, and other commercial ventures. This role requires a detail-oriented and business-minded legal professional who can navigate challenging legal matters and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Reporting and Role Details
This position reports directly to the CEO and includes line management responsibility for one junior legal advisor. It is a full-time, office-based role.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or the equivalent and admission as an Attorney.
• 5-10 years of experience in commercial law, property law, or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of franchise agreements, retail regulations, and property transactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters.
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting & Reviewing Agreements: Leases, Sale Agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Sale of Share Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Acknowledgements of Debt, and other commercial contracts.
2. Company Secretarial Duties: Assisting in drafting and filing resolutions, maintaining statutory records, and ensuring compliance with company law.
3. Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries: Conducting disciplinary hearings and drafting outcomes.
4. Overseeing Collections & Litigation: Managing debt recovery, litigation strategy, and liaising with external attorneys.
5. Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring operational compliance, drafting policies, and providing legal opinions.
6. External Liaison: Managing relationships with external attorneys, negotiating fees, and handling disputes.
7. Legal Due Diligence: Investigating legal risks in mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
8. Legal Research & Advisory: Providing legal opinions and conducting legislative research.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• LLB degree or the equivalent and admission as an Attorney.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of franchise agreements, retail regulations, and property transactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.

Package & Remuneration

• Salary based on experience, ranging from R700k to R1.4 million CTC per annum.
• Exposure to a diverse, fast-paced business environment.
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders and decision-makers.

Note: A consultant will contact shortlisted candidates. If you are not contacted within two weeks, your application was unsuccessful. Your CV will be retained for future opportunities matching your profile.