Senior Legal Counsel: Regulatory, Compliance & Litigation at Tiger Brands

• As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal support to the Tiger Group Legal Team across regulatory advisory, compliance, litigation, and intellectual property matters.
• You will guide internal stakeholders on the implementation, execution, and monitoring of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with South African and industry-specific legislation and industry standards.
• Under the supervision of the General Counsel, you will deliver efficient transactional legal services, manage legal risks, and contribute to the development of a strong governance and compliance culture.
• Your role will also include advising on advertising and marketing law, protecting and commercialising intellectual property assets, and supporting dispute resolution processes

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide strategic legal advice across regulatory, compliance, litigation, and commercial matters.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Advise on Intellectual Property matters, including protection, enforcement, licensing, and commercialisation of IP assets.
• Ensure compliance with advertising and marketing laws, including consumer protection regulations and industry codes.
• Monitor and interpret new and proposed legislation, assessing its impact on business operations and advising on necessary actions.
• Communicate legal developments and regulatory changes to relevant stakeholders with strategic recommendations.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation processes, including managing external counsel where necessary.
• Collaborate with internal teams to embed a culture of compliance and governance.
• Participate in industry forums and legal networks to stay abreast of emerging legal trends and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to business units on legal and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously solicit feedback to improve legal service delivery and client satisfaction.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Competencies

• Strong understanding of South African & industry specific legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in Intellectual Property law, including protection, enforcement, and commercialization of IP assets.
• Solid grasp of advertising and marketing law, including regulatory compliance with consumer protection and industry standards.
• Ability to conduct regulatory assessments and interpret legislative impact on business operations.
• Skilled in legal research, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Effective project management and task execution.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to act as a trusted advisor.

Experience

• 4–5 years post-qualification experience (preferably in-house), ideally within FMCG or a similar industry.
• Generalist legal experience across Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, and Regulatory matters.
• Compliance experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualification

• LLB degree (Bachelor of Laws)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• LLM in Business/Commercial Law (advantageous)

End Date: November 10, 2025