Group Legal Advisor

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Outsidecapital Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job Description

Role Title: Group Legal Advisor

Client Summary: Our client is a dynamic, global integrated tourism group with a significant footprint across multiple continents, including extensive operations throughout Africa, the UK, Ireland, Spain, and New Zealand. Operating across diverse sectors, from foreign exchange to hospitality and lodging, they pride themselves on their nimble structure, high-impact work, and commitment to delivering integrated travel solutions worldwide. 

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced, solution-oriented Legal Counsel to join our client's central Group Legal team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal. This role is perfect for a commercially astute lawyer who thrives on hands-on responsibility and practical problem-solving within a fast-paced, international environment. You will be deeply involved in the transactional pipeline, driving M&A activity and managing high-stakes commercial agreements across our varied business units. You will play a crucial role in standardizing legal processes and templates across the group while navigating the complexities of cross-jurisdictional legal matters. If you are looking for a role where your input directly shapes business outcomes and you enjoy a high degree of autonomy, this is your chance to become a "mini-me" to the Head of Legal.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and actively lead negotiations for a wide array of complex commercial contracts supporting diverse business operations.
  • Spearhead transactional agreements, including drafting and driving Share Purchase Agreements, Heads of Agreement, and Sale of Business documentation, supporting significant M&A activity.
  • Provide expert legal advice and support across the Group, including proactive engagement in dispute resolution matters.
  • Conduct thorough legal research, draft formal opinions, and advise stakeholders across the organization on complex legal issues.
  • Actively engage with legal frameworks in foreign jurisdictions, demonstrating a strong appetite for continuous learning and immediate application of international legal knowledge.
  • Contribute significantly to the implementation and roll-out of new contract management software.
  • Develop, standardize, and communicate best-practice contract templates and checklists for all commercial suppliers, ensuring global consistency while accommodating necessary regional variations.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across all divisions of the Group.

Requirements:

Must-Haves (Essential)

  • LLB or BA/BCom LLB qualification.

  • 4+ years post-admission experience, ideally a blend of law firm practice and in-house exposure.

  • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge and practical experience in commercial contract law.

  • Proven track record handling M&A transactions or other complex transactional agreements.

  • Strong command of written and spoken English, with excellent presentation and research skills.

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Demonstrated ability to operate with integrity, confidentiality, tact, and sound decision-making.

Nice-to-Haves (Beneficial)

  • Prior experience in the Tourism or Hospitality sectors.

  • Experience working across multiple international jurisdictions.

  • Familiarity with legal technology or contract management system implementation.

  • Established project management and conflict resolution skills.

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