In-House Legal Council (JB5968)
Sandton, Gauteng
R900 000.00 to R1.4 Million Annually CTC
Permanent

An established business is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across all areas of the organisation. This role is responsible for advising executives and departments on legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractual obligations, and mitigating legal risks. The position plays a key role in supporting business strategy through proactive legal guidance, strong governance practices, and effective stakeholder engagement, while overseeing dispute resolution, compliance frameworks, and intellectual property management

Minimum Requirements:
LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification
Admitted Attorney or Advocate
Proven experience in corporate and commercial law
Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience
Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
Experience in risk management and legal advisory within a business environment
Ability to manage litigation processes and liaise with external legal counsel
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice to executives, management, and business units on operational and strategic matters
Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies affecting the organisation
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts including supplier, customer, NDA, SLA, and partnership agreements
Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and minimise legal risk
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Advise on regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards
Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide mitigation strategies
Support corporate governance through board advisory, resolutions, and company secretarial duties
Manage and oversee disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with external legal counsel
Lead settlement negotiations and contribute to legal strategy
Draft internal policies and provide legal training and awareness to staff
Liaise with regulators, government bodies, and industry stakeholders
Respond to audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
Manage and protect intellectual property including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
Partner with finance, HR, procurement, and operations to provide commercially sound legal solutions

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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