Junior Legal Advisor

Main Purpose of the Position

To provide effective legal support on commercial matters while developing professional expertise within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to informed business decisions and ensuring the organisation operates within sound legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with internal and external stakeholders regarding contractual terms, risks, and commercial positions.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a developing technical understanding of the transactions and solutions involved.
• Proactively build understanding of the business, its products, services, and operational environment.
• Identify, assess, and clearly articulate legal and commercial risks to relevant stakeholders.

• Review tender documentation and prepare/compile compliant, accurate submissions.
• Ensure alignment with legal, commercial, and compliance requirements.

• Support enterprise risk management initiatives, including the identification and escalation of potential legal and contractual risks.
• Draft and update internal policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations and internal governance frameworks.

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

• LLB Degree (Required)
• BCom Degree (Advantageous)
• + 1 year’s in‑house commercial legal experience, preferably within the IT sector.
• Experience in the IT distribution industry will be advantageous.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to collaborate in a team and operate independently.
• Solid drafting skills with a focus on clarity and precision.
• Good commercial understanding with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
• Self‑starter who takes ownership of tasks from initiation to completion.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.

• Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Office‑based working environment.
• Semi‑formal dress code.
• Working hours are from 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three‑month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.