Senior Legal Advisor at Robert Walters

Position Summary

• The Senior Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing a wide range of complex legal matters for the group across local and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial legal background, a sharp business acumen, and a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-admission legal experience, ideally within a large law firm, corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of South African commercial law and familiarity with international legal frameworks.
• Experience in managing legal risk, litigation, and compliance with local and global legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Responsible for the full life cycle of legal documents for the group, including but not limited to:
• Commercial Agreements: Service level, distribution, joint venture, profit share, and sale agreements (business, shares, subscription).
• Corporate Documents: Shareholders agreements, MOIs, deeds of adherence, resolutions.
• Lease and Finance Agreements: Lease agreements, loan agreements, pledge and cession agreements, guarantees, and suretyships.
• IP and Confidentiality: NDAs, non-circumvent agreements, trademark matters.
• Internal Compliance: Policies, terms and conditions.

Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.

Litigation Management

• Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

• Provide legal advice and formal opinions on:
• CPA (Consumer Protection Act)
• NCA (National Credit Act)
• POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Companies Act
• Competition Act
• Stay current with changes in legislation and their impact on business operations.

Legal Research & Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct legal research and prepare memos or reports for management and business units.
• Liaise with internal departments and external advisors to support strategic and operational goals.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and jurisdictions.
• Sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.