Specialist Legal Advisor

Vodafone Global Enterprise; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg is seeking a Specialist Legal Advisor to support the Legal Affairs team. The role involves drafting and negotiating legal documents, conducting research, and managing the company's IP portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess an LLB degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced legal environment. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Exclusive discounts on services

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ post‑qualification experience in telecommunications or technology legal environment.
• Experience in commercial law, drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide timely and pragmatic legal support to business teams.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Manage and maintain the company’s IP portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders proactively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Drafting abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification

Admitted attorney or in the process of admission

Job description

Job title: Specialist Legal Advisor

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 01, 2025

Role Purpose / Business Unit

• The specialist legal advisor will provide support within the Legal Affairs team by assisting in drafting, reviewing, negotiating legal documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance across commercial, corporate, and intellectual property matters in a fast‑paced telecommunications environment.
• The role involves supporting senior members with transactions, contract drafting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and protection of IP assets, applying sound legal judgment and a solutions‑oriented approach to support strategic and operational objectives.
• The role offers a strong foundation for progression within the Legal Affairs team, providing exposure to complex commercial transactions and cross‑functional business collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and correspondence under senior guidance.
• Build effective relationships and collaborate closely with business teams to provide timely and pragmatic legal support.
• Undertake legal research and provide clear, concise advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the company’s IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and support associated IP clearance searches and risk assessments, registrations, renewals, and enforcement activities.
• Regular proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Periodic review of company policies to ensure compliance and alignment with legislation and Vodafone policies where applicable.
• Identify potential legal and contractual risks, providing practical, solutions‑oriented recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies, templates, and process improvements.
• Assist in developing internal processes to manage legal risk effectively across business functions.
• Investigate and report on customer and stakeholder queries which arise from time to time.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• LLB degree (or equivalent legal qualification).
• Admitted attorney (or in the process of admission).
• 0–2 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally within a telecommunications or technology‑focused legal environment.
• Commercial law, drafting and negotiation experience, with ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast‑moving industry.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to resolving issues.
• Excellent drafting abilities with attention to detail.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in the telecommunications landscape.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Integrity, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Proactively develops professional knowledge and legal expertise.
• Self‑starter, solution‑oriented and problem‑solver.

We make an impact by offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies.

Closing date for Applications: 26 November 2025