Senior Director: Legal Services

Senior Director:
Legal Services (05 Years Fixed Term Contract)

Recruiter: Phaki Personnel

Job : JHB
000257/A

Date posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

This position requires a knowledgeable and experienced legal professional across multiple areas of the law with a pragmatic solutions-orientated approach, who can successfully navigate the company's legal, policy and strategic environment.

• LLM degree
• Admission as an Advocate (with pupillage) or attorney.
• Registration with the Legal Practice Council.
• Instruct and manage external legal and other professional advisors to protect and promote the company’s financial, operational, commercial and reputational interests on an efficient, consistent and timely basis.
• Proven 8 – 10 years knowledge and experience in areas of the law including Constitutional law, Administrative law, Contract law, Commercial law, PAIA and PAJA.
• Vet and draft complex contracts of a commercial nature, and high-level legal opinions.
• Experience in legal services in Higher Education will be an advantage
• The company is seeking an individual who meets the technical expertise for the position, have proven leadership and management skills, can inspire and motivate the Legal Services team, and has credibility amongst their peers

• Provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution
• Ensure that comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the company
• Efficient administration and optimisation of financial and physical resources
• Provide leadership in human resource management
• Corporate governance and compliance reporting