Legal Officer

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) admission as an attorney is preferred.
• Strong academic foundation in Commercial Law.
• Minimum of 5 years post-article experience, or 5 years in a corporate commercial legal role.
• Proven expertise in construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM agreements (non-negotiable).
• Knowledge of South African Tax legislation is a strong advantage.

• Provide legal and corporate governance support to the Business Division and, when required, to the Group Legal & Company Secretary.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate, commercial, engineering, and construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPC/EPCM agreements.
• Handle pre-contract vetting and qualification of tender terms, and manage post-contract claims and disputes, including extension of time, Force Majeure, and scope variation issues.
• Advise on commercial, corporate, and statutory compliance matters.
• Assist with Company Secretarial functions and maintain up-to-date statutory and tender-related documentation (Tax, CIPC, IDs, etc.).
• Research and advise on tax implications for operations in Africa and other international jurisdictions.
• Ensure legal compliance across all business operations and contribute to risk management strategies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multi-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to perform under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and other relevant legal/business tools.

The Legends Agency