Overview
Senior Specialist Legal Jobs in Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa at Vodacom
Title: Senior Specialist Legal
Company: Vodacom
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa
Role Purpose/Business Unit
Responsible for delivering sound legal advice to the business and providing support to the business on matters relating to (i) the general law of property and the impact thereof on MAST, (ii) the drafting, negotiation and renewal of property leases, access agreements, site sharing agreements with third parties, commercial agreements with customers, vendor agreements and any other agreements that MAST may be required to enter into from time to time; (iii) dispute resolution and the mitigation of associated risk in all matters relevant to property transactions and related-matters involving MAST. Make sound judgements regarding terms and conditions when negotiating or renewing leases, supplier and managed services agreements including any associated agreements and when to settle disputes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Day to day responsibility for providing accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support at an expert level on commercial and contractual matters relating to MAST, with specific focus on property lease and site sharing negotiations, renewals and disputes
Write legal opinions on MAST’s prospects of success on pending litigation relating to sites where MAST has a commercial, contractual or strategic interest
Keep MAST business stakeholders updated and briefed on major negotiations, disputes and/or, changes in property law in South Africa that impact on MAST
Provide MAST’s external lawyers with strategic direction on behalf of MAST in respect of litigation matters where they are acting on behalf of MAST
The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have
LLB Degree or higher
Admitted attorney or advocate with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience
Demonstrable experience in property law
Fluency in English is mandatory
Extensive commercial law, drafting and negotiation experience, with ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast moving industry.
Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience
Experienced commercial attorney or advocate with some knowledge of the telecoms industry or related experience
Highly developed research skills
Capable of negotiating and resolving complex commercial transactions and disputes
Providing legal advice to senior business leaders of MAST
Highly developed drafting skills covering the drafting of leases, renewals, site sharing agreements and other related documents
Highly developed oratory skills
Highly developed decision making and interpersonal skills
Team player with strong negotiating/persuading skills
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with the business and external stakeholders
Customer focus
Consider and approve external lawyers’ invoices relating to any disputes where they are acting for MAST
Be an active member of the MAST legal team
Play a lead role in negotiating and drafting of lease, access, site sharing and related agreements
Keep all standard lease agreement templates up to date and in line with developments in property law and dictates of MAST
Actively participate in the broader Group legal community to bring benefit from experience, expertise and synergies to of the Group
Keep EHOD: MAST Legal Affairs informed /involved on major or complex negotiations and disputes and write reports to them from time to time
Closing date for Applications:
15 April 2025
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The base location for this role is
Bryanston
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The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
