Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Employer: Timothy and Timothy Incorporated (“T&T”) Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Job Type: Fixed Term Employment Contract (1 year, subject to renewal based on continuation of a client project), coupled with partial secondment to the said client (“Client”).
1. Job Description:
1.1. Responsible for providing legal support across the organisation of the Client (“the Business”) on a range of matters in the commercial, contracts and regulatory areas of law. Dual reporting to the Area Legal Counsel of Client and T&T.
1.2. Specific areas of responsibility (subject to supervision of T&T):
· Providing legal advice and support to the Business:
· Responsible for providing legal advice and support to the Business on a range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, corporate law, and regulatory (including, without limitation, data protection, copyright law, consumer law, company law, etc.).
· Work closely with the in-house legal team, T&T and the Business to ensure that legal risks are identified and managed appropriately.
· Limited assistance on employment law related matters.
· Drafting, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a range of
commercial contracts:
· Be responsible for drafting, reviewing and supporting the negotiations of a range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to supply agreements, service agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
· Work closely with the Business, T&T and in-house legal team to ensure that contracts are fit for purpose and protect the Business's interests.
· Ensure that the Client’s templates used by the Business are used correctly.
· Assist in the coordination of all internal approvals required for the commercial contracts in the Business.
· Conducting legal research and analysis on various legal issues:
· Responsible for conducting legal research and analysis on various legal issues, including new and emerging areas of law.
· Provide legal updates to the in-house legal team, T&T and the Business on relevant legal and related developments.
· Assisting with the management of legal risk in the Business:
· Work closely with the in-house legal team to identify and manage legal risks across the Business.
· Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage legal risk.
· Management of the Contract Management System for the Business:
· Manage the contract management system as well as related tools and processes.
· Provide regular updates to the system.
· Including regular spot checks on compliance with the system and reports to the Business on the system.
· Provide regular reminders to use the system.
· Ensure that all new joiners are aware of the processes that come with the Contract Management System.
· The administration and documentation of commercial contracts
· Provide insights on the way the system is tracking and Business compliance with the system.
· Assist with ensuring the Business is familiar with the Contract Management System.
· Supporting the in-house legal team (and T&T) on legal projects and initiatives:
· Support the in-house legal team on legal projects and initiatives, including M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and regulatory compliance (POPI compliance).
· Providing guidance and training to non-legal colleagues on legal issues:
· Provide guidance and training to non-legal colleagues on legal issues, including contract management, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
2. Eligibility Requirements:2.1. LLB or equivalent Bachelor of Laws degree 2.2. Minimum of 4 years post-articles experience in law firm or in-house legal counsel.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
-
Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Progressive Edge Full time**Legal Counsel** **Cape Town (Hyrbid)** **12 month FTC Contract** A global organisation with offices in Cape Town guide their clients businesses in the creation of exceptional end-to-end digital customer experiences through a unique combination of expertise, technology, and insight. The organisation works across industry verticals, with some of the...
-
Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Cape Town, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full timeOverview Hire Resolve’s client, a renewable energy company, is on the lookout for an experienced Legal Counsel to enhance their legal team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, facilitating corporate compliance, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Responsibilities: - Contract Drafting &...
-
Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa IAVI Full time**Position Description** **Title**:Legal Counsel **Location**: Nairobi, Kenya, Cape Town, South Africa, or Remote - South Africa **Reports to**: General Counsel **Position Summary**: **Key Responsibilities**: - Draft, review and negotiate contracts (e.g., CDAs, MTAs, DTAs, vendor contracts, clinical trial agreements, consulting contracts, collaboration...
-
Corporate Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa PayU Full time**About PayU** PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000+ merchants and millions of consumers. As a...
-
Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Sabio Group Full timeThrough a unique combination of expertise, technology, and insight, we will guide your business in the creation of exceptional end-to-end digital customer experiences. Putting your customer at the heart of your organisation. - We work across industry verticals, with some of the world’s largest organisations, to transform their customer experience, reduce...
-
Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Time Personnel Full time**Job Overview**: **Date Posted**: Posted 3 mins ago- **Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape- **Job Title**: Legal Counsel (Corporate)- **Education Level**: Honours Degree- **Job Level**: Intermediate- **Minimum Experience**: 3 - 5 Years**Legal Counsel (Corporate) required in the Cape Town CBD.**: Are you an Admitted Attorney who has formed part of a Legal...
-
Legal Counsel
2 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa British American Tobacco Full time**BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.** **To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!** **British American Tobacco** **South Africa has an exciting...
-
Legal Counsel
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Set Consulting Full timeLegal Counsel: Private MarketsCape TownR800m - R1m per annumA Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the business.Key...
-
Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa LRI Invest Full timeDescription Legal Counsel Role location: Cape Town, South Africa We are currently looking for a highly motivated lawyer to join our rapidly growing in-house Legal Team. We offer a dynamic collegiate atmosphere and opportunities to grow and develop professionally within our thriving business. This role will be based in South Africa (Cape Town) and will...
-
Legal Counsel
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Scatec Full timeOverview: Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global...
-
Legal Counsel
3 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa EDF Renewables Full timeROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESMain purpose of the role:A Legal Counsel is involved in all legal aspects of a renewable project including, but not limited to:• Development• Bidding• Procurement• Financing• Constructing• Operating• Decommissioningof wind, solar and battery projects in Southern Africa, both in government procurement and private...
-
Managing Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Full timeJob Title: Managing Legal Counsel - Job Profile: Senior Manager, Legal ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience,...
-
Managing Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa London Stock Exchange Group Full timeJob Title**:Managing Legal Counsel** Job Profile**:Senior Manager, Legal** ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive...
-
Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Cape Town, South Africa SET Recruitment Consultants Full timeLegal Counsel: Private MarketsCape Town R800m - R1m per annumA Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the business.Key...
-
Legal Counsel
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Set Consulting Full timeLegal Counsel: Private Markets Cape Town R800m - R1m per annum A Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the business....
-
Legal Counsel
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Set Consulting Full timeLegal Counsel: Private MarketsCape Town R800m - R1m per annumA Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the business.Key...
-
Funding Legal Counsel
3 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Prodigy Finance Limited Full time**Prodigy Finance - who are we?** Prodigy Finance is a platform that delivers socially responsible financial services, making it possible for students from more than 150 countries to fulfil their dream of studying at the world’s top universities and schools by financing their international postgraduate studies whilst delivering competitive financial and...
-
Legal Counsel
4 weeks ago
Cape Town City Centre, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full timeLegal Counsel: Private Markets Cape Town R800m - R1m per annum A Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Peach Payments Full timePeach Payments is a fast growing Pan-African PSP that makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. We work with small and large sellers to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and disburse payments through web and mobile. Our merchant partners include your favourite food delivery services,...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
5 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa mPower People Solutions Full timeCompany Overview:Our Client is a leading South African financial technology company. We deliver financial services to consumers (B2C) and merchants (B2B) in Southern Africa through our proprietary banking and payment technologies. The Enterprise Division within the Company, operating through the brands Payment Technologies, offer banking, lending and...