Legal Advisor, Johannesburg

  Job Identification

• Job Title: Legal Advisor 
• Department: Legal Department 
• Division: Legal Services 
• Reporting Line: General Manager – Legal Services
• Post Level: Task 16
• Location / Centre: Houghton 
• Contract Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

Provide legal counsel and guidance to ensure the legal protection of the organisation. Act on behalf of internal clients in areas including:

• Property transfers
• Company and business law
• Litigation recoveries
• Business turnaround support
• Drafting of legal documents and provision of legal advice

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Activities

1. Legal Advice & Guidance

• Advise business units on legal rights and obligations
• Research and translate legal information
• Draft legal opinions 

2. Legislative & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and update compliance requirements
• Scan for new legislative developments
• Identify, interpret, and prioritise legal risks 

3. Operational & Departmental Support 

• Consult with divisions on legal implications
• Provide ongoing legal guidance to operations 

4. Contractual Management 

• Draft and review legal agreements
• Amend and vet existing agreements
• Maintain contractual relationships 

5. Legal Risk Management 

• Check fulfilment of security and suspensive conditions
• Ensure proper contract signing and filing
• Ensure bond registration 

6. Litigation Management 

• Assess and address client breaches
• Draft written demands
• Issue instructions to external attorneys
• Maintain litigation reports 

7. Performance & Team Contribution 

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism
• Monitor own performance and development
• Complete performance reviews and action plans 

Required Competencies Job-Specific Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation & problem-solving
• Risk management
• Results orientation
• Customer/service orientation
• Industry and organisational awareness 

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Professionalism
• Continuous learning
• Ethics and values
• Quality management 

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of the financial and housing sectors
• Strong grounding in:
  • Banking law
  • Commercial law
  • Property law
  • Securities & insolvency law
  • PFMA
  • Drafting loan and commercial agreements
• Ability to:
  • Provide legal support across departments
  • Manage non-performing transactions
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office and internet tools 

Required Qualifications & Experience Qualifications

• BProc or LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney 

Experience

• 5–7 years' experience within the financial sector
• Admission as an attorney in the High Court