Legal Advisor at Virgin Active South Africa

Your Purpose...

• Is to “change people’s lives for the better through wellness”;
• We deliver social wellness experiences that enable people to meet their personal wellness goals, through holistic physical, mental nutritional and social wellbeing.
• We are seeking a well-rounded in-house legal advisor with a focus on property, commercial, regulatory and consumer law.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice across the business in respect of a wide range of agreements, including commercial leases, supplier agreements, SLA’s, MSA’s with a primary focus on the property portfolio.
• Handling and assisting the Clubs and the Customer Engagement teams with member issues insofar as they relate to legal and/or membership contract matters, advising on in-Club member disciplinary matters, liaising with Club General Managers and Insurers, and ensuring implementation of Club rules and operational standards for disciplinary
• Provide legal support to the Legal Director in relation to corporate matters, including assisting with annual audit matters, due diligence, corporate agreements, trademark license arrangements and finance.
• Manage litigation in conjunction with external
• Company secretarial
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and
• Support internal stakeholders with practical, business-oriented legal
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments in South
• Maintain and improve contract templates and
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including:
• Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
• National Credit Act (where applicable)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Develop and implement legal compliance frameworks and policies..

We can’t live without…

• LLB Degree and admission as an Attorney of the High
• 6-8 years post admission experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial lease agreements and property law
• Strong knowledge of South African legal and regulatory framework
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Sound understanding of risk management and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Commercial acumen
• Integrity and ethical judgment
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Core Interpersonal Skills:

• Emotional Intelligence
• Active Listening
• Cultural Awareness and Fluency
• Empathy

Operational & leadership Skills Required:

• Attention to Detail
• Resilience and Composure
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Adaptability
• Relatability
• Situational Awareness
• Curiosity
• Time Management
• Digital Fluency

Closing Date 26 June 2026