Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

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

Job Description

Role Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Client Summary: Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating within the engineering and construction sector. They are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to their customers and stakeholders. With a strong focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence, they offer a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals to make a significant impact.

Job Description: We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented legal leader to join our client's senior management team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal, governance, and business support functions of a thriving organization. You will provide clear, pragmatic legal counsel, drive robust governance practices, and implement strategies that strengthen compliance and probity across the company. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to leverage their expertise in a high-impact leadership role, contributing directly to the company's mission and future direction. You'll be instrumental in fostering a collaborative culture and championing a commercial mindset, all while embodying the company's core values.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the legal, governance, and business support strategy to align with the organization's mission and objectives.
  • Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of disciplines, exercising sound judgment on internal and external legal input.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and policy requirements, including new and current legislation.
  • Draft, revise, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and considering commercial factors.
  • Advise senior management on legal issues, potential risks, and emerging legislation impacting the organization's activities.
  • Lead the information governance function, ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., POPIA) and developing robust data protection strategies.
  • Drive the corporate governance function to safeguard the company, its shareholders, and employees, delivering strategic advice and company secretarial services.
  • Champion a collaborative culture and role model the organization's values, fostering an environment of learning and high performance.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to efficiency improvements within the legal and business support functions.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

  • LLB degree or equivalent appropriate legal qualification.
  • Admitted attorney or advocate, or a corporate lawyer with experience at a reputable legal practice or within a corporate legal department.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, advocate, or in-house legal counsel/corporate lawyer.
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering and construction contracts, including FIDIC, JBCC, and PROCSA.
  • Strategic and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to assess complex legal matters and exercise sound judgment.
  • Proven people leadership skills with a track record of team development.
  • South African citizenship.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience within the engineering sector.
  • A proactive and futuristic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in a complex and varied organizational environment.

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