Overview
In-House Counsel (Outsourcing/Offshoring) Jobs in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Confidential
Title: In-House Counsel (Outsourcing/Offshoring)
Company: Confidential
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing legal and employment law support to the company in South Africa, including contract review, legal advice on employment-related matters, contractual obligations, and general corporate legal matters. Coordinates with external parties such as vendors, government authorities, and external legal counsel. Represents the company in labour disputes, employment-related litigation, and criminal matters where applicable, unless otherwise directed. Works closely with HR Business Partners to ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and regulatory requirements. Serves as the company's in-house subject matter expert on employment and labour law in South Africa and is responsible for researching, developing, and delivering training to HR professionals and line management on labour legislation, employment practices, and other legal matters affecting the business. Maintains ownership of providing regular legal and regulatory updates to the HR team.
Legal Compliance and Advisor
- yEnsures company compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other applicable South African employment legislation
- .Provides legal advice and updates on legislative, regulatory, and case law developments that may impact the company's operations
- .Monitors amendments to labour legislation, regulations, bargaining council agreements, and directives issued by relevant government authorities
.
Labour Relations and Case Manageme
- ntActs as the primary legal contact for employment-related disputes and complaints referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), bargaining councils, or the Department of Employment and Labou
- r.Represents or coordinates the company's representation in employment disputes before the CCMA, bargaining councils, the Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, and other relevant tribunals or forums where require
- d.Partners with HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders on ongoing and potential employment-related matters, investigations, and litigatio
- n.Provides legal guidance and support on disciplinary proceedings, grievance management, misconduct, incapacity, retrenchments, dismissals, and other employee relations matters in accordance with South African labour legislatio
n.
Legal Documentation and Contract Managem
- entConducts legal research and prepares legal opinions on employment and corporate legal matte
- rs.Reviews, drafts, and negotiates employment contracts, vendor agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other commercial contrac
- ts.Prepares legal documentation, submissions, and supporting materials for labour disputes, conciliations, arbitrations, and litigati
- on.Ensures employment documentation and contractual arrangements comply with applicable South African legislation and company polici
es.
Vendor and Stakeholder Coordina
- tionServes as the primary legal advisor to HR, Finance, Procurement, and business leadership on contract review, legal risk assessment, and commercial negotiati
- ons.Coordinates with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, government departments, and other external stakeholders as requi
red.
Training and Legal Awar
- enessDevelops and delivers training programmes for HR professionals, people managers, and business leaders on South African labour legislation, compliance requirements, and employment best pract
- ices.Provides guidance to management on disciplinary procedures, employee rights, workplace policies, labour relations, and legal risk mitiga
- tion.Maintains and distributes regular legal and legislative updates to HR and business leadership to ensure ongoing compliance with South African employment
laws.
