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Legal Manager

Legal Manager

AGC Recruitment Pty LtdWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
6 hours ago
Job description

Introduction

Our client, a highly respected professional body and authority on corporate governance in South Africa, seeks a Legal Services and Member Relations Manager to join their dynamic team in Sandton.

This hybrid role offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional with a passion for governance, compliance, and professional ethics to provide expert legal advisory support, manage member disciplinary processes, and oversee intellectual property matters.

If you are a solutions‑driven attorney with excellent drafting, analytical, and strategic skills — and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the governance landscape — this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Support

  • Provide expert legal advice to management and operational teams on a wide range of matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring legal soundness and business alignment.
  • Manage disputes, enforcement actions, and coordinate with external legal counsel.
  • Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the organisation.
  • Maintain oversight of the organisation’s contract register and legal documentation.

Member Discipline

  • Oversee and administer all member disciplinary processes in line with organisational regulations.
  • Ensure procedural fairness, due process, and accurate record‑keeping in disciplinary matters.
  • Provide legal support and guidance to disciplinary panels and management.
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Management

  • Manage and protect the organisation’s IP portfolio, including trademarks, domains, and copyrights.
  • Oversee renewals, licensing, enforcement, and infringement matters in collaboration with external service providers.
  • General Legal Operations

  • Prepare management and board reports, support decision‑making, and contribute to legal strategy.
  • Manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient use of external legal resources.
  • Provide input into policy development and governance frameworks.
  • Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • LLB degree (required); Admitted Attorney (preferred).
  • 5–10 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in a corporate or professional body environment.
  • Experience in corporate law, contracts, IP, governance, and disciplinary matters.
  • Sound understanding of King IV / King V and governance frameworks.
  • Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Competencies & Attributes

  • Proactive, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑focused.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen with a practical approach to problem‑solving.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Remuneration

    Competitive Market Related Salary

    Interested?

    If you’re an admitted attorney (LLB) with 5–10 years’ experience in corporate law, contracts, and governance, and thrive in a role where integrity meets impact — this hybrid opportunity is for you.

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  • Skillset Required : Attorney, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Law, Disciplinary Management , King IV,Legal Drafting,governance,dispute resollution,LLB,Detail-oriented,Stakeholder Management
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