Strategic Legal & Compliance Manager: Litigation & Contracts

South African National Blood Service; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in Gauteng seeks a senior in-house legal counsel to provide risk-based legal advice, manage litigation, draft and review contracts, and train staff on laws and standards. You will engage regulators, oversee contract management, support governance processes, and help implement compliance programs across SANBS.

The role requires 5–8 years post admission, with leadership experience and strong knowledge of corporate law, procurement, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and admission as attorney/advocate.
• 5 to 8 years post admission legal experience.
• 5 years at managerial level.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent legal advice to SANBS, the Board and committees.
• Manage litigation and minimise costs including ADR options.
• Draft and review contracts to protect SANBS interests.
• Support risk and compliance management and governance.
• Provide training on laws, codes and standards to staff and board.
• Liaise with regulators and stakeholders on regulatory matters.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Judgement and Decision Making

Problem Solving

Contract Management

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Legislative literacy

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Master's degree advantageous

Admission as attorney/advocate

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Word

Job description

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in Gauteng seeks a senior in-house legal counsel to provide risk-based legal advice, manage litigation, draft and review contracts, and train staff on laws and standards. You will engage regulators, oversee contract management, support governance processes, and help implement compliance programs across SANBS.

The role requires 5–8 years post admission, with leadership experience and strong knowledge of corporate law, procurement, and risk