Legal Specialist (South Africa) at Optimal Growth Technologies

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advisory, Contract Management, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Documentation Management, Commercial Acumen, Regulatory Interpretation, Professionalism

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description Legal Consultant – General Legal Advisory & Contract Management About the Role We are looking for a commercially minded and detail-oriented Legal Consultant to support the business across a broad range of legal, contractual, and compliance matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing practical legal guidance, managing commercial agreements, mitigating legal risk, and supporting business operations through effective contract lifecycle management. This role requires a proactive professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives while working closely with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and leadership teams. Key Responsibilities General Legal Advisory Provide day-to-day legal guidance and support to business units and management. Advise on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters impacting the business. Review and interpret legislation, regulations, and legal developments relevant to the company's operations. Assist with legal risk identification, mitigation strategies, and governance initiatives. Support dispute resolution processes and liaise with external legal counsel where required. Provide guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and internal policy matters. Ensure legal and commercial alignment across business initiatives and engagements. Support employment-related legal matters in collaboration with HR and management teams. Contract Management Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Supplier and Vendor Agreements Independent Contractor Agreements Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Client Services Agreements Partnership and Consulting Agreements Manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting through execution, renewals, amendments, and termination. Ensure contracts align with company risk, legal, financial, and operational requirements. Maintain contract repositories and ensure accurate record keeping and version control. Track contractual obligations, renewal dates, deliverables, and compliance requirements. Support negotiations with clients, vendors, and strategic partners. Identify contractual risks and recommend commercially practical solutions. Drive continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, and governance standards. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification. Admitted Attorney advantageous but not essential depending on experience. Experience Minimum 5+ years' experience in legal advisory and contract management roles. Experience within corporate, technology, consulting, telecommunications, or professional services environments advantageous. Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Exposure to compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks. Experience supporting cross-functional business teams and senior stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Strong commercial and legal acumen. Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills. Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice. Strong attention to detail and analytical capability. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Strong organisational and documentation management skills. Key Performance Areas Timely turnaround of legal reviews and advisory requests. Contract accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation. Effective management of contract lifecycle and renewals. Reduction of legal and commercial exposure. Stakeholder satisfaction and support effectiveness. Continuous improvement of legal and contract governance processes. Preferred Attributes Commercially pragmatic and solutions-driven mindset. Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and relationship management capability. Comfortable working across multiple business functions and leadership levels. Adaptable and proactive approach to legal and operational challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide general legal guidance and support to business units while managing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements. Focus on mitigating legal risk and ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.