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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Sandton area Inhouse at Head Office
Qualifications- BCom/BA LLB Articles in a reputable firm
About the Role:
A company in the fashion events and beauty industry is looking for a commercial lawyer with experience in the luxury sector to provide comprehensive legal support across a wide range of business functions. This role is integral to ensuring legal compliance managing risk supporting internal and external stakeholders and overseeing the legal aspects of high-profile partnerships and campaigns.


Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Risk Management
  • Provide general legal risk advice and mitigation strategies.
  • Review and advise on media-related reputation management matters.
  • Liaise with group legal and relevant committees on ongoing legal concerns.
  • Manage disputes involving contractors contestants talent and vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Contracts & Agreements
  • Draft review amend and negotiate a variety of agreements including:
  • Production agreements
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Broadcast agreements
  • Licensing agreements
  • Sponsorship agreements and related addendums
  • Designer agreements
  • Indemnities and release forms
  • General NDAs
  • General terms and conditions for event industry
  • Draft T&Cs and privacy policies for digital platforms (website and app).
  • Handle influencer and campaign agreement reviews and negotiations.
Operations Support
  • Prepare and update booking forms entry forms eligibility criteria FAQs and social media competition terms.
  • Manage and brief contestants on documentation and legal obligations.
  • Draft and manage contestant documentation such as:
  • Finalist Agreements
  • NDAs and Consent Forms
  • Medical and Indemnity Forms
  • Management Agreements
  • Support ongoing legal correspondence with contestants.




Sponsorship & Stakeholder Management
  • Review and negotiate sponsorship deals (many active matters at a time).
  • Monitor compliance with sponsorship obligations.
  • Handle all sponsor communications relating to legal matters and risk.
  • Interpret agreements and ensure compliance with obligations.
  • Review venue deal sheets and manage conflict resolution as required.
Employment & Internal Legal Administration
  • Oversee internal legal admin including:
  • Company resolutions and statutory changes
  • BEE affidavits
  • Support HR with employment policies and internal disputes.
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
  • Manage IP portfolio generally
  • Monitor IP infringements and social media misuse.
  • Draft and issue cease and desist letters and letters of demand.
  • Liaise with IP attorneys on trade mark filings and renewals.
  • Draft and manage copyright assignment and ownership agreements.
Legal Operations & Support
  • Prepare detailed call sheets
  • Support operational logistics for events and campaigns.
  • Assist in contestant management logistics and documentation handling.
  • Draft engagement letters and venue agreements as required.



Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Legal

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