First Technology is 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.

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or B.Com Law 

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.

• Minimum of 2 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.