Senior Manager Legal Africa

Coca-Cola; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company seeks a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel to provide essential legal advice and ensure compliance with corporate law. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, guiding the organization on various legal matters, and engaging in innovative projects. Candidates should have a degree in Law and over 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house within a global context. Key skills include compliance, contract negotiations, and intellectual property law. Join a diverse team dedicated to inclusive growth.

Benefits

Commitment to Inclusion

Global Connections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in-house, within a global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic legal support particularly to digital teams.
• Strong communication and influence abilities, comfortable working with a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Offer proactive legal advice, support, and problem-solving across corporate affairs.
• Engage in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that protect business interests.
• Lead legal assessments, risk mitigation, and compliance training across the organization.

Skills

Compliance

Business (Corporate) Law

Litigation

Intellectual Property Law

Contract Negotiations

Education

Degree in Law

Advanced legal qualifications

Job description

Join The Coca-Cola Company legal team as a Senior Manager, Legal - Legal Counsel. With operations spanning the globe, this position calls for a diligent, astute, and agile legal professional who will provide critical counsel to ensure the organization's compliance and regulatory integrity. This role is pivotal in guiding the company through the intricacies of corporate law, intellectual property, compliance, and litigation, safeguarding our business, and propelling us towards our growth vision.

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Offer proactive legal advice, support, and problem-solving across corporate affairs, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and company policies.
• Engage in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that protect our interests while facilitating our business objectives.
• Lead legal assessments, risk mitigation, and compliance training across the organization, steering company secretarial requirements, and governance.
• Be a strategic partner to our business, providing legal guidance on various aspects, including digital, employment, and privacy law.
• Play a role in innovative projects and new product launches, ensuring all marketing and consumer-driven initiatives align with legal and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the legal’s efficiency and agility, enhancing our responsiveness and effectiveness in supporting the business.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in Law, with advanced legal qualifications being an added advantage.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in-house, within a global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic legal support particularly to digital teams, crafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on legal and regulatory matters.
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and influence abilities, comfortable working with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to Inclusion: Be part of an industry leader that values diversity and fosters a culture where everyone belongs.
• Global Connections: Grow your network and career alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world.

Skills:

• Compliance
• Business (Corporate) Law
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property Law
• Contract Negotiations
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.