Senior Legal Council - Infrastructure, Solutions And Engineering

Hr Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Council for the engineering industry. This position demands a qualified solicitor with at least 8 years of legal practice, including 3 years in a leadership role. You will lead the legal team, provide strategic advice, and manage compliance and risk. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of contract and commercial law, along with excellent communication skills. The role is primarily office-based with some travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Proven experience in a legal leadership role, ideally in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal team within the engineering industry.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support business objectives.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research and analysis

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant legal field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Legal Council - Infrastructure, Solutions and Engineering

Location: To be disclosed upon application.

Job Type: Permanent, full-time position with expected hours of work.

Primary Industry: Engineering

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the legal team within the engineering industry.
• Providing expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing legal strategies to support business objectives.
• Overseeing legal compliance and risk management activities.
• Negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Contracts Management.
• Handling dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers.
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes and industry developments.

Qualifications and Education

• Required Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Proven experience in a legal leadership role, preferably within the engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree or equivalent. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant legal field are desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in legal practise, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough understanding of the legal landscape in the engineering industry.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior management.
• Experience in managing complex legal matters and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of relevant professional bodies or associations.
• Experience in international legal matters or cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with intellectual property law and technology-related legal issues.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel required for meetings and other business activities. The Head of Legal will work closely with various departments and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives.