Senior Legal Counsel – Governance, Contracts & Compliance

Air Liquide; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gases and services company in South Africa seeks a legal assistant to support the Head of Legal on various legal matters, including contract negotiation and compliance. The successful candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess a strong understanding of corporate governance, labour law, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to work across multiple areas in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or equivalent required.
• Experience in corporate governance and compliance is essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on various corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise on labour relations and compliance issues.
• Support debt recovery efforts and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Labour law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Debt recovery

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

A leading gases and services company in South Africa seeks a legal assistant to support the Head of Legal on various legal matters, including contract negotiation and compliance. The successful candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess a strong understanding of corporate governance, labour law, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to work across multiple areas in a dynamic environment.