Senior Legal Counsel

Outsidecapital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in engineering and construction is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and lead the legal governance functions. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and fostering a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have an LLB degree, at least 7-10 years of legal counsel experience, and familiarity with engineering contracts. This full-time position offers a chance to drive innovation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or advocate or corporate lawyer with experience in a reputable legal practice.
• 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney or in-house legal counsel.
• Experience with engineering and construction contracts such as FIDIC, JBCC, and PROCSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop legal governance and business support strategy.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice across various disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legal and policy requirements.
• Draft, revise, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise senior management on legal issues and risks.
• Oversee compliance with data protection laws.
• Drive corporate governance functions.

Skills

HR Development

Delivery

Flooring

Irrigation

ACCA

Document Management

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Role Title

Senior Legal Counsel

Client Summary

Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating within the engineering and construction sector. They are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to their customers and stakeholders. With a strong focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence they offer a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals to make a significant impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented legal leader to join our clients senior management team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal governance and business support functions of a thriving organization. You will provide clear pragmatic legal counsel drive robust governance practices and implement strategies that strengthen compliance and probity across the company. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to leverage their expertise in a high-impact leadership role contributing directly to the companys mission and future direction. Youll be instrumental in fostering a collaborative culture and championing a commercial mindset all while embodying the companys core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the legal governance and business support strategy to align with the organizations mission and objectives.
• Provide high-quality pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of disciplines exercising sound judgment on internal and external legal input.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory legal and policy requirements including new and current legislation.
• Draft revise and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with regulations and considering commercial factors.
• Advise senior management on legal issues potential risks and emerging legislation impacting the organizations activities.
• Lead the information governance function ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g. POPIA) and developing robust data protection strategies.
• Drive the corporate governance function to safeguard the company its shareholders and employees delivering strategic advice and company secretarial services.
• Champion a collaborative culture and role model the organizations values fostering an environment of learning and high performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to efficiency improvements within the legal and business support functions.

Requirements – Must-Haves

• LLB degree or equivalent appropriate legal qualification.
• Admitted attorney or advocate or a corporate lawyer with experience at a reputable legal practice or within a corporate legal department.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney advocate or in-house legal counsel / corporate lawyer.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering and construction contracts including FIDIC JBCC and PROCSA.
• Strategic and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to assess complex legal matters and exercise sound judgment.
• Proven people leadership skills with a track record of team development.
• South African citizenship.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience within the engineering sector.
• A proactive and futuristic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a complex and varied organizational environment.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• HR Development
• Delivery
• Flooring
• Irrigation
• ACCA
• Document Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1