Takealot - Legal Counsel at takealot.com

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of various commercial contracts on behalf of the Takealot Group
• Update and improve template documents
• Assist with dispute resolution and general litigation
• Monitor and advise on new legal developments affecting the Takealot Group
• Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and provide legal advice to the Takealot Group as required
• Provide or facilitate training
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders of the Takealot Group     
• Assist with the design, implementation and management of contract drafting and contract management software to aid the delivery of legal services to the Takealot Group
• Support the legal team as required

Attributes required:

• Proactive with a consistently positive attitude
• Team player
• Good drafting skills
• Ability to work hard independently and within a team
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Detail-orientated whilst remaining practical
• Good working knowledge of South African law in general

Qualifications & Experience:

• LLB, admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa
• 3-5 years post-admission experience at the bar, a well-established law firm, or in the in-house legal department of a large corporate
• Experience in corporate and commercial law is essential, and particularly in drafting and reviewing contracts 

Preferred:

• Experience in e-commerce would be ideal