Legal Advisor

Reference: 10964 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

• Provide strategic, commercially perceptive legal counsel regarding all aspects of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, regulatory adherence, Intellectual Property (IP), matters pertaining to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and general corporate governance.
• Fulfil a legal advisory role on all legal matters, including but not limited to leases, commercial transactions, property purchases, cross-country agreements, negotiations with suppliers, not only with regard to South Africa but also corporate operations in other African countries and, where appropriate, in collaboration with local external lawyers.
• Provide legal opinions on legislation and common law as far as it relates to business activities.
• Advise the business on all aspects of IP and trademarks.
• Manage IP infringement issues and lead or support prosecution.
• Formulate litigation strategy to manage and assist in the company’s litigious matters.
• Monitor ongoing litigation and liaise with external legal advisors, where necessary.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms of complex commercial agreements, including finance and joint venture agreements.
• Ensure business compliance with relevant legislation in countries of operation, including but not limited to the Companies Act and Regulations, POPIA, NCA, CPA, LRA, BCEA, etc. and similar legislation in other countries.
• Research of legislation, regulations, and the general laws of the countries in which the business has operations.
• Contribute to the appropriate management of legal risk and compliance within the business.
• Keep abreast with relevant legislation to build international knowledge of African countries and ensure that all stakeholders understand the implications.
• Provide support across the business in disputes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (Master of Laws (LLM) is highly desirable) and formal admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with a minimum of five years’ post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Good working knowledge of company law with the ability to draft corporate documents and commercial agreements involving leases, franchise arrangements and supply terms.
• Working knowledge and experience in trademarks and IP.
• Litigation experience.
• Knowledge of credit and collateral/security agreements and arrangements.
• Knowledge of labour law in RSA and various countries.
• Relevant legal experience in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) or retail preferred.
• A strong interest and curiosity in corporate transactions and company legislation.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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