Overview
Legal Advisor Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd
Title: Legal Advisor
Company: Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Key Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, vendor agreements, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including leases, finance deals, and joint ventures.
• Manage intellectual property, trademarks, and infringement matters.
• Oversee litigation strategy and liaise with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with legislation across multiple African countries.
• Support leadership in cross-border transactions, corporate structuring, and risk management.
• Advise on labour law, credit agreements, and security arrangements.
Requirements
• LLB degree (LLM advantageous) and admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of company law, corporate documents, and commercial agreements.
• Experience in intellectual property, trademarks, and litigation.
• Exposure to labour law and multi-country jurisdictions.
• Commercial acumen and interest in corporate transactions.
Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex legal matters.
• Client-centric approach with the ability to influence at executive level.