Senior Legal Advisor - Contracts, Litigation & Compliance

Southern African Music Right Organisation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent rights organisation in Johannesburg seeks a qualified legal professional to provide legal support and services. The candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing copyright infringement disputes, contract negotiations, and stakeholder interactions under tight deadlines. Competitive remuneration and a vibrant work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, 2 years in a senior role.
• 2 years post articles litigation and commercial experience.
• Experience in compliance/risk management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Copyright Infringement, dispute resolution, and general litigation.
• Negotiate, draft, vet, and manage contracts.
• Manage collections for the debtors book and tenants.

Skills

Copyright law understanding

Litigation experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Good communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

A prominent rights organisation in Johannesburg seeks a qualified legal professional to provide legal support and services. The candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing copyright infringement disputes, contract negotiations, and stakeholder interactions under tight deadlines. Competitive remuneration and a vibrant work environment await the right candidate.