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Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) (Bellville )

Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) (Bellville )

Econo FoodsBellville, ZA
17 days ago
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Job title : Legal Operations Partner (Advisor) (Bellville )

Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville

Deadline : October 01, 2025

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  • The  Legal Operations Partner (Advisor)  will provide expert legal and business advisory support across the organization, with a primary focus on property and commercial contracts, labour relations, and company secretariat functions.
  • This role ensures compliance with all applicable legislation, mitigates legal risks, and supports leadership in making informed business decisions aligned with corporate governance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Property & Commercial Contracts

  • Draft, review, and negotiate property lease agreements, suppler contracts, service level agreements, and credit agreements.
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide legal opinions to protect company interests in property transactions and commercial arrangements.
  • Manage legal due diligence and compliance in property acquisitions, transfers, or disposals.
  • Maintain a central contracts register, ensuring timely renewals, terminations, and compliance with obligations.
  • Oversee and manage the communication of new retail store openings and the property monthly meeting (arrangement of the meeting, agenda circulation and minutes of the meeting).

    • Labour Relations

  • Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, disputes, and CCMA cases.
  • Ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EE Act, OHSA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in employment law.
  • Support People Operations in drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and employment contracts.
  • Represent the company in external forums, including CCMA, Bargaining Councils, or labour court (where applicable).
  • Provide training and capacity-building (as required) on labour relations practices.

    • Company Governance

  • Provide legal support to the Legal Operations Manager
  • Assist the Legal Operations Manager in prepping in preparing agendas, minutes and resolutions for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Sub-Committees.
  • Assist the Legal Operations Manager to ensure compliance with Companies Act, CIPC requirements, BBBEE, and other governance codes.
  • Conduct legal research and provide guidance on compliance and risk issues.
  • Maintain and update legal documentation and records.
  • Prepare reports and assist with legal operations administration.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, external legal advisors, and regulatory bodies when required.
  • Oversee and manage Department of Labour visits and support line leaders and People Operations in preparing document and facilitate the process pre and prior a visit.

    • Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (essential); Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (advantageous but not compulsory).
  • 2 - 5 years’ experience in a legal advisory or corporate legal role, with exposure to labour relations, property law, and company secretarial functions.
  • Solid experience in Commercial Law, with specific focus on : Commercial rental agreements, Supplier agreements, and Credit agreements.
  • Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, contract law, and corporate governance frameworks.

    • COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Solid experience in Commercial Law, with specific focus on : Commercial rental agreements, Supplier agreements, and Credit agreements.
  • Excellent knowledge of labour law, contract law, and corporate governance.
  • Proven experience in Labour Law including internal disciplinary hearings and process, CCMA conciliation and arbitrations.
  • Proficiency in legal drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
  • Effective communication and advisory skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently, while collaborating cross-functionally with People Ops, Finance, Commercial and Exco.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Building and maintaining relationships - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
  • Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
  • Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.

    • CLOSING DATE

  • 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
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