Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa First Technology Full time R250 000 - R750 000 per year

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

  • Apply strong commercial understanding to align legal strategies with business objectives.
  • 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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