Legal Advisor

1 day ago

Midrand, South Africa First Technology Pty Ltd Full time

**Are you a detail-oriented Legal Advisor with a passion for contracts, compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions?**
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Legal Advisor to join our team and provide expert legal guidance across contract management, tenders, compliance, and policy development. This role plays a key part in protecting the organization’s interests and ensuring we operate with integrity and within the law.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Contract Management**
- Draft, review, and prepare a range of contracts including commercial agreements, service agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Conduct thorough vetting to ensure all contracts meet legal and commercial standards and align with organizational goals.
- Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing risk.
- Communicate effectively with relevant teams and partners to ensure smooth contract execution.

**Tenders**
- Review and assess tender documents to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
- Assist in preparing and compiling tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

**Risk & Compliance**
- Identify and assess potential legal or commercial risks in contracts, tenders, and business activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

**Policy Development**
- Draft, update, and implement policies to support compliance, governance, and risk management across the business.

**Business Partnership**
- Develop a working knowledge of the organization’s operations and industry to deliver practical and informed legal advice.

**General Legal Support**
- Provide clear, practical, and timely legal guidance to management and business units.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of contracts, tenders, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external legal advisors to achieve organizational goals.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
- Minimum of **4** years’ experience in a corporate legal advisory role, with exposure to contracts and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial priorities.

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