Overview
Legal Advisor Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd
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
- BProc or LLB Degree
- Admitted Attorney
Experience
- 5–7 years’ experience within the financial sector
- Admission as an attorney in the High Court
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Title: Legal Advisor
Company: Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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