Legal Advisor

Overview: A leading player in the medical devices industry is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join their team. This individual will be instrumental in providing first-line legal support, ensuring business continuity through strategic commercial counsel and regulatory compliance. The role offers exposure to international frameworks and high-impact legal operations within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Drafting and reviewing contracts, NDA's, supplier agreements, and customer-facing documents. Managing internal legal templates and maintaining an organized legal document database. Providing legal opinions and business-focused advisory across departments. Supporting due diligence processes and third-party engagements. Ensuring compliance with relevant local and international legislation, including ISO13485, POPIA, GDPR, and HIPAA. Assisting in IP-related communication and coordination with external counsel. Qualifications: Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB or BCom) Admitted Attorney of the High Court (advantageous) Experience: Completed legal articles Minimum 4 years’ post-articles legal experience Key Competencies: Solid grounding in commercial and contract law Knowledge of the Companies Act and corporate governance Excellent English legal writing and research skills Experience in industrial relations and internal legal training Beneficial Experience: Exposure to U.S. and UK legal systems Trademark and patent registration Experience with data privacy laws (POPIA, GDPR)

Location: Pretoria North, ZA

Posted Date: 5/2/2025