Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Role Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Client Summary:Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating within the engineering and construction sector. They are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to their customers and stakeholders. With a strong focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence they offer a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals to make a significant impact.

Job Description:We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented legal leader to join our clients senior management team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal governance and business support functions of a thriving organization. You will provide clear pragmatic legal counsel drive robust governance practices and implement strategies that strengthen compliance and probity across the company. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to leverage their expertise in a high-impact leadership role contributing directly to the companys mission and future direction. Youll be instrumental in fostering a collaborative culture and championing a commercial mindset all while embodying the companys core values.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the legal governance and business support strategy to align with the organizations mission and objectives.
• Provide high-quality pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of disciplines exercising sound judgment on internal and external legal input.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory legal and policy requirements including new and current legislation.
• Draft revise and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with regulations and considering commercial factors.
• Advise senior management on legal issues potential risks and emerging legislation impacting the organizations activities.
• Lead the information governance function ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g. POPIA) and developing robust data protection strategies.
• Drive the corporate governance function to safeguard the company its shareholders and employees delivering strategic advice and company secretarial services.
• Champion a collaborative culture and role model the organizations values fostering an environment of learning and high performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to efficiency improvements within the legal and business support functions.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• LLB degree or equivalent appropriate legal qualification.
• Admitted attorney or advocate or a corporate lawyer with experience at a reputable legal practice or within a corporate legal department.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney advocate or in-house legal counsel/corporate lawyer.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering and construction contracts including FIDIC JBCC and PROCSA.
• Strategic and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to assess complex legal matters and exercise sound judgment.
• Proven people leadership skills with a track record of team development.
• South African citizenship.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience within the engineering sector.
• A proactive and futuristic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a complex and varied organizational environment.