Legal Advisor

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Legal Advisor is required to provide proactive legal and administrative support to the in-house legal team, with particular emphasis on contract review, legal research, corporate governance support, and the preparation of documentation for tender submissions and commercial proposals, whilst maintaining and developing a culture of risk management within Lesedi.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Contract Support

• Review, draft, and amend a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, credit applications, bespoke client agreements, service agreements, consultancy agreements, etc.).
• Highlight key legal and commercial risks.
• Maintain document tracking registers and manage contract lifecycle documentation (such as warranties, guarantees, and bonds).
• Support negotiation processes by preparing mark-ups and comparison summaries.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Tender & Proposals Support

• Compile legal and corporate information required for tender submissions and RFP responses.
• Review tender terms and conditions and identify legal risks or non-standard clauses.
• Coordinate input from relevant departments for proposal documentation.
• Maintain a library of standard legal responses and compliance documentation.
• Support due diligence requests from clients and partners.

Legal Research & Advisory Support

• Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and commercial matters.
• Summarise findings clearly for in-house counsel and senior management.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
• Assist in updating internal policies and compliance frameworks.

Corporate & Administrative Support

• Maintain legal records, registers, and document management systems.
• Assist with data protection and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with external counsel where required.
• Track legal spend and support invoice review processes.

CIDB & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee annual CIDB subscription.
• Evaluate opportunities for additional categories and grading improvements.
• Ensure Lesedi’s CIDB status remains active and closely monitored, with immediate escalation of any tax compliance issues.

QUALIFICATION

• Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Sound understanding of the preparation and submission process for tenders.
• Good drafting and reviewing skills pertaining to construction contracts.
• Familiarity with contract management systems.
• Experience with the major standard forms of contract within the South African construction environment (NEC and FIDIC).
• Legal Research.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of basic legal principles with regard to SA Law.
• The ability to research and provide legal opinion on daily issues within the construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of the business processes and the organisational functionality.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent drafting and document review skills.
• Ability to identify and assess contractual risk.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Be technically competent.

General Skills:

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Be able to communicate clearly.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
• Able to think conceptually.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Methodical, with good attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills, able to generate team spirit and co-operation.

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.