Legal Manager Cape Town

A well-established organisation based in Cape Town is seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Manager to lead and oversee its legal function.

Salary: Market-related

Requirements:

LLB degree
Admitted Attorney
Minimum 5–8 years’ post-admission legal experience
Previous experience in a Legal Manager / Senior Legal Advisor role advantageous
Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to manage legal risk and provide strategic legal guidance
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements
Strong stakeholder management and leadership ability

Duties:

Managing the organisation’s legal and compliance matters
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and legal documentation
Providing legal advice to management and internal stakeholders
Identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risk
Overseeing litigation matters and liaising with external attorneys where required
Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, governance standards, and internal policies
Supporting business operations with sound legal and commercial guidance
Managing legal reporting, policy review, and internal legal processes
Leading and mentoring junior legal staff where applicable