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Legal Manager Jobs in Centurion at WeBuyCars
Job Description:
Vacancy exists for a highly adaptable and results-driven Legal Manager to provide fast, accurate, and commercially sound legal advice across various aspects of the business. This role is situated in a high-volume, fast-paced environment requiring swift turnaround times and the ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously. The Legal Manager will report to and support the Head of Legal while also working closely with the Compliance team.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Legal Advice and Risk Mitigation:
Act as a trusted legal advisor on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, litigation, consumer complaints, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation
Conduct legal research and provide clear, proactive opinions to pre-empt legal and reputational risks
Contracts:
Draft, vet, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: leases, procurement, marketing, employment, software licenses, data privacy, NDAs, banking/facility agreements, and other bespoke contracts
Continuously refine and manage the contract template database
Dispute Resolution and Litigation:
Take charge of consumer disputes, including handling Motor Industry Ombudsman (MIOSA) and National Consumer Commission (NCC) matters through to finalization
Manage the litigation portfolio, including: drafting letters of demand, liaising with external counsel, controlling litigation spend, reviewing pleadings, and driving settlements (where applicable)
Draft affidavits and liaise with law enforcement on criminal matters, including vehicle impoundments
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay up to date on legislative developments affecting the automotive industry and proactively advise internal teams
Assist with managing data breaches and security incidents, including drafting notifications to the Information Regulator
Conduct internal legal training to ensure business-wide compliance
Other:
Draft and update company policies in collaboration with relevant departments
Provide support on intellectual property matters, including trade mark registrations and infringement issues
Work closely with the Compliance team on regulatory matters
Update relevant sections of Board Reports
Support the Head of Legal as required.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
Strong commercial acumen – ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
Exceptional time management skills and prioritisation – comfortable handling tight deadlines and high workloads
Superior drafting skills – ability to draft clear legal documents with legal accuracy and precision
Agility and resilience – able to manage competing priorities with a solutions-driven mindset
Meticulous attention to detail – ensuring accuracy despite fast turnaround times
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – ability to work cross-functionally with teams at all levels
Requirements (Essential):
LLB / Law qualification from a recognised university
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
4-6 years post-admission experience
At least 1-2 year/s experience as an in-house counsel
Package Includes:
Provident Fund
18 Days Annual Leave
Market Related Salary
Title: Legal Manager
Company: WeBuyCars
Location: Centurion
