Legal Counsel, Ssa

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our

Hybrid Work Model


**Job Description**:
Purpose of the Role:

- Provide analysis and counsel on legal issues across SSA and the wider IMETA region (including corporate, commercial, employment and litigation).
- Primary point of contact for all transactional legal issues related to the South African CHEP business.
- Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company. Contribute to the development of company policy and positions on legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

- Contribute to strategy
- Implement the plans set out by IMETA Legal and wider Legal team
- Support and advise SSA and wider IMETA business
- Bachelor's Degree and qualification from an accredited Law School
- 3 - 5+ years post qualification experience
- Prior in-house or large law firm experience preferred
- Experience of commercial contract law a must
- Strong interpersonal, presentational and networking skills
- Strong analytical and technical legal skills - including drafting, negotiating, risk mitigation and problem resolution
- Team player but able to work autonomously
- Familiarity with employment, litigation and real estate law a plus
- Familiarity with logistics and supply chain industries a plus

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

5 - 7 years

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.