Senior Legal Counsel: Litigation

2 weeks ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa RJPersonnel Full time
10years

  • Practical legal advice to enable commercial goals
  • Appoint bestsuited external counsel from the panel to litigious matters, and manage these diligently in accordance with the Group Litigation Policy
  • Advice provided i.t.o legal department's SLA (and enhance these where practicable)
  • Knowledge of items in iManage Tracker at all times
  • Continue developing knowledge of legislative environment governing the industry, incl. Marketing Code, by reading, reference, participating in PTG & attending presentations (external) where possible
  • Channel work to Legal Adviser (particularly in digital marketing)
  • Support Legal Adviser in training / learning initiatives
  • Provide enabling framework for Paralegal to complete her areas of work, including contract management
  • Fully support operations of Code Compliance to enable Senior Manager Code Compliance (SMCC)
  • Enhance approachability of Legal Dept with transparent engagement & prompt, commercially relevant reactions to requests
  • Manage Budget within limitations and effect all possible savings

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Matric / Grade 1
  • Law Degree or postgraduate Degree
  • LLB and preferably a second degree such a masters or relevant business qualification
  • Admitted Attorney
  • Membership of the Law Society of South Africa and of the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa
  • 10+ years post admission legal experience in a corporate / commercial / operational legal environment
  • 47 years of People management experience
  • General business, commercial knowledge and experience is essential
  • General IP knowledge is essential
  • Experience in independently drafting and vetting complex legal agreements is essential
  • Pharmaceutical industry including regulatory experience is advantageous
  • Experience in managing and leading a team is essential
  • Experience in Legal Practice management is essential
  • Basic to intermediate understanding of financial concepts
  • High degree of commercial acumen

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