Senior Manager Legal Advisory

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency is seeking a Senior Manager Legal Advisory to provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks across the organization. The role leads the legal department, collaborates with executive leadership, and supports governance with robust policy development and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a postgraduate law qualification, admission as an attorney or advocate, and 5–7 years of relevant legal advisory

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree or equivalent in Law
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
• 5–7 years’ experience in a legal advisory role

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with company goals.
• Provide leadership to the legal team and foster excellence and collaboration.
• Manage the Department in line with policies and delegated authority; ensure resource availability.
• Provide regular reports to EXCO on Department operations and risks.
• Oversee legal disputes, engage external counsel when needed, and draft/ review contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on contractual matters and risk mitigation; align policies with legal requirements and best practices.
• Identify strategic stakeholders and develop partnerships; promote the company's corporate image.

Education

Postgraduate Degree or NQF level 8 qualification in Law/Legal Qualification

Job description

Our client is looking for Senior Manager Legal Advisory to provide strategic legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and contribute to the achievement of the organization's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Formulation:

• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the Company's overall goals and objectives
• Provide leadership and guidance to the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
• Lead and manage the Department in line with the approved policies, applicable laws, and the delegated authority by facilitating resource availability for operational effectiveness
• Provide regular reports to the EXCO and other structures on the operations and activities of the Department
• Identify the principal risks of the Department and implement appropriate systems to manage these risks
• Assist the Executive Management and Group CEO in preparing reports on strategies for the Board

Operations Management:

• Manage and oversee all legal disputes, ensuring effective resolution and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary
• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents
• Advise on contractual matters and provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies
• Document, assess, review, and update the business processes to ensure that all processes respond to the mandate of the Company and its Subsidiaries
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures
• Ensure that policies align with legal requirements and industry best practices

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Identify strategic stakeholders to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained
• Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, government entities, private sector stakeholders,
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships and connections with essential stakeholders, while also establishing operational stakeholder forums and actively engaging in various meetings and discussions
• Cultivate, maintain, protect, and promote the Company’s corporate image and the brand
• Articulate organizational programmes, plans, and values to stakeholders.

Good Corporate Governance:

• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board governance and compliance
• Facilitate training sessions on legal and governance matters for the executive team and staff
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate Governance Framework (i.e., Companies Act, King IV, and any other relevant frameworks).
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and sound business practices
• Foster a high-performance corporate culture within the Department that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social

Minimum Qualification and Competency Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree or NQF level 8 qualification in Law/Legal Qualification
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate, Years Experience
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in a legal advisory level/role