Legal Advisor - 6 month FTC

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Specification: Legal Advisor (6-Month Contract)

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
Location: Johannesburg
Contract Duration: 6 months (Full-time in-office)

About the Company

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company committed to improving patient health and wellness is seeking a skilled Legal Advisor (Contractor) to provide legal and compliance support to its operations in South Africa.

Role Overview

This 6-month contract role requires a seasoned legal professional who can deliver high-quality business-focused legal services. The successful candidate will support the business in drafting reviewing and negotiating legal documentation providing legal opinions and assisting in risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate legal documents.
Conduct legal research to support operations compliance and regulatory matters.
Provide well-reasoned legal opinions and business-oriented legal advice.
Identify assess and manage legal risks across the business.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation industry regulations and internal policies.
Liaise with external legal counsel when required.

Requirements

LLB degree and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Minimum 5 years post-articles experience preferably within a corporate/commercial law environment.
Strong experience in drafting legal documents conducting research and delivering legal opinions.
Solid knowledge of corporate and commercial law with exposure to compliance and risk management.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Full-time in-office presence (Johannesburg) required for the duration of the contract.

Attributes

Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving skills.
Professional detail-oriented and organised.
Adaptable proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.

Required Experience:

Contract

Job DescriptionJob Specification: Legal Advisor (6-Month Contract)Industry: Pharmaceutical / HealthcareLocation: JohannesburgContract Duration: 6 months (Full-time in-office)About the CompanyA leading multinational pharmaceutical company committed to improving patient health and wellness is seeking ...