Legal Advisor | Krugersdorp

Legal Advisor | Krugersdorp

Introduction

Our client is the South African subsidiary of a global manufacturing group with an established international presence and over 140 years of industry experience. The Group specialises in the production of gelatin and collagen proteins supplied to the food, pharmaceutical, health and nutrition industries.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Legal Advisor to provide professional legal support and advice across commercial, contractual and corporate matters while managing and supporting litigation, mediation, arbitration and dispute-resolution processes.

This position is a 12-Month FTC

Purpose Of the Role

The Legal Officer will provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to management and the business, assisting in the identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable South African legislation, contractual obligations and internal policies, while supporting the Company's operational and strategic objectives.

The role will also manage the relationship with external/corporate legal advisors and provide legal guidance to management on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, statutory interpretation and legal analysis.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate and contractual matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Manage and support litigation and dispute-resolution matters.
• Provide support on mediation and arbitration processes.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with external legal service providers and corporate legal advisors.
• Advise management on legal matters affecting the Company's operations and business objectives.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Provide support on corporate governance and legal administration.
• Ensure contractual obligations and internal legal policies are appropriately managed.
• Assist with legal matters involving government and local government entities, including applicable processes and legislative requirements.
• Support the business in managing legal documentation, records and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide commercially practical legal solutions while protecting the Company's legal and financial interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• LLB Degree or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Completed Articles of Clerkship.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa – Essential.

Required Experience

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in commercial law.
• Experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Practical exposure to mediation and arbitration.
• Experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Experience in commercial contracts and legal risk management.
• Working knowledge of South African legislation and legal principles.
• Experience with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or corporate environment will be advantageous.
• Experience managing and liaising with external legal service providers.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and statutory requirements.
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information-handling requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Commercial & Corporate Law
• Contract Law & Commercial Agreements
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Litigation & Civil Procedure
• Dispute Resolution
• Mediation & Arbitration
• Legal Risk Management
• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Research & Interpretation
• PFMA
• Government & Local Government Legal Processes
• Stakeholder Management
• External Legal Advisor Management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity and professional judgement
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Practical, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach

Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?

An excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Admitted Attorney seeking to make an impact within an international corporate environment. Apply online

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