Senior Legal Advisor at Shoprite Group of Companies

About the role    

• Join Shoprite as a Senior Legal Advisor based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, where you will leverage over six years of senior legal experience to deliver expert legal counsel and regulatory support across diverse business functions, including cross-border operations.
• This role demands a registered attorney with an LLB and a strong background in drafting commercial agreements, reviewing legal documentation, and providing strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• You will lead legal compliance initiatives, manage external legal partnerships, and influence multi-disciplinary projects linked to emerging laws and regulations.
• Ideal candidates possess critical analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring robust legal risk management and adherence to Group regulatory frameworks.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment that values integrity, continuous learning, and impactful legal solutions that empower Africa's largest retailer to innovate and grow sustainably.

What you'll do    

• Provide expert legal advice and support to business units on commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation.
• Draft, review, and facilitate various commercial contracts, including loan, service, sale, and financial agreements.
• Oversee and manage external legal service providers to ensure effective resolution of complex legal matters.
• Develop, review, and implement legal policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance across the Group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support legal aspects of business initiatives, product launches, and strategic projects.
• Conduct legal due diligence for third-party engagements and employee-related matters, providing recommendations where necessary.
• Prepare and facilitate board resolutions and legal correspondence, including letters of demand and formal notices.
• Advise on emerging laws and regulatory developments affecting business operations, both locally and cross-border.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies to influence legal outcomes.
• Promote a culture of legal risk awareness and compliance through training, mentorship, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

What you bring    

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification (essential)
• Registered attorney with a valid practising certificate
• Minimum of six years' experience in a senior legal advisory role or similar capacity
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including loan, service, sale, and financial contracts
• Demonstrable experience providing legal advice to senior stakeholders on complex legal and regulatory matters
• Strong knowledge of South African and cross-border regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks effectively
• Proficient in managing external legal service providers and overseeing legal compliance initiatives
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, maintaining integrity and a proactive problem-solving approach

Closing Date    

• 2026/09/20