Senior Legal Advisor: Corporate & Compliance Strategist

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in South Africa seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide legal support, ensure compliance, and manage risk at its Germiston office. Candidates should possess an LLB, be admitted attorneys, and have 7+ years in corporate law. Key responsibilities include drafting commercial agreements, advising management, and overseeing regulatory compliance. Join a company focused on sustainability and innovation, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative workplace environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Commitment to sustainability

Supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' post-admission experience in a corporate, commercial, or regulatory legal environment.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation with a strong focus on contract drafting, and legal risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements and contracts.
• Manage legal compliance and risk across operations.
• Provide legal advice to senior management.

Skills

Commercial understanding

Legal research

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Organization skills

Education

LLB degree from a recognised South African university

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading waste management company in South Africa seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide legal support, ensure compliance, and manage risk at its Germiston office. Candidates should possess an LLB, be admitted attorneys, and have 7+ years in corporate law. Key responsibilities include drafting commercial agreements, advising management, and overseeing regulatory compliance. Join a company focused on sustainability and innovation, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative workplace environment.