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Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

OutsidecapitalPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
10 days ago
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Job Description

Role Title : Senior Legal Counsel

Client Summary

Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating within the engineering and construction sector. They are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to their customers and stakeholders. With a strong focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence they offer a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals to make a significant impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented legal leader to join our clients senior management team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal governance and business support functions of a thriving organization. You will provide clear pragmatic legal counsel drive robust governance practices and implement strategies that strengthen compliance and probity across the company. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to leverage their expertise in a high-impact leadership role contributing directly to the companys mission and future direction. Youll be instrumental in fostering a collaborative culture and championing a commercial mindset all while embodying the companys core values.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the legal governance and business support strategy to align with the organizations mission and objectives.
  • Provide high-quality pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of disciplines exercising sound judgment on internal and external legal input.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory legal and policy requirements including new and current legislation.
  • Draft revise and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with regulations and considering commercial factors.
  • Advise senior management on legal issues potential risks and emerging legislation impacting the organizations activities.
  • Lead the information governance function ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g. POPIA) and developing robust data protection strategies.
  • Drive the corporate governance function to safeguard the company its shareholders and employees delivering strategic advice and company secretarial services.
  • Champion a collaborative culture and role model the organizations values fostering an environment of learning and high performance.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to efficiency improvements within the legal and business support functions.

Requirements : Must-Haves

  • LLB degree or equivalent appropriate legal qualification.
  • Admitted attorney or advocate or a corporate lawyer with experience at a reputable legal practice or within a corporate legal department.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney advocate or in-house legal counsel / corporate lawyer.
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering and construction contracts including FIDIC JBCC and PROCSA.
  • Strategic and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to assess complex legal matters and exercise sound judgment.
  • Proven people leadership skills with a track record of team development.
  • South African citizenship.
  • Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience within the engineering sector.
  • A proactive and futuristic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in a complex and varied organizational environment.
  • Required Experience

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    Key Skills

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    Employment Type

    Full-Time

    Experience

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