Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Legal Advisor to join our FMCG client based in Montague Gardens. The successful candidate will provide legal support across various business functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and minimising legal risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and assist with the negotiation of commercial contracts, including supplier, distribution, and service agreements.
- Provide legal guidance to departments such as sales, marketing, procurement, and HR.
- Assist in ensuring company compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including consumer protection, competition, and labour law.
- Support the management and resolution of legal disputes, including liaising with external legal counsel when required.
- Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademark registrations and brand protection.
- Conduct legal research and keep the business informed of relevant legislative changes.
- Help develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage legal risk.
- Assist with company secretarial and governance matters as needed.
- Support legal training and awareness initiatives for staff.
Requirements
- LLB or equivalent law degree
- 2 years’ experience in a legal advisory, compliance, or contracts administration role (FMCG or commercial sector experience advantageous)
- Good understanding of commercial, contract, and consumer law
- Experience with intellectual property and/or labour law (Advantageous)
Qualifications
- None specified
Salary & Benefits
- Market related
How to Apply
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About Legal Jobs in Cape Town City Centre
In Cape Town City Centre, the legal profession is thriving, with various industries and sectors employing lawyers and law professionals. Generally, this field offers a stable and rewarding career path, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Commonly, lawyers in this area work on a wide range of cases, from corporate law to litigation, often collaborating with colleagues from different departments.
Typically, salaries for legal positions in Cape Town City Centre are within the broad range of R500 000 to R1,5 million per annum, although this can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, lawyers in senior positions or those working in large corporations may earn higher salaries than those in entry-level or small firm roles. It’s essential to note that these are broad estimates and actual salaries may differ.
Common skills required for legal positions in Cape Town City Centre include proficiency in Afrikaans and/or English, strong research and analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of South African law and jurisprudence, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Often, lawyers in this field also possess advanced degrees in law or related fields and may have relevant certifications such as the Attorneys Admission Examination.
Various industries commonly employ legal professionals, including financial services sector firms, technology industry companies, manufacturing sector businesses, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers may work on a range of matters, from regulatory compliance to contract drafting and dispute resolution.
Career development opportunities for lawyers in Cape Town City Centre are plentiful, with many firms offering training programs, mentorship schemes, and professional certifications to support career progression. Typically, lawyers who demonstrate strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and client service abilities may be considered for senior roles or specializations such as litigation or corporate law.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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