The Role
Manage legal and compliance matters by drafting contracts, coordinating with advocates, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining legal documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly organized and professional Legal Personnel to manage the company’s legal and compliance matters. The Legal Personnel will be responsible for handling day-to-day legal operations, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role also involves assisting with litigation matters, coordinating with external advocates where necessary, and handling sensitive company matters with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, capable of working independently, and experienced in handling corporate legal matters efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day legal and compliance matters for the company.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
- Follow up on legal documentation and ensure proper record keeping.
- Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with external advocates when required.
- Provide legal guidance and support to internal departments when necessary.
- Ensure company operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Handle confidential and sensitive company matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Maintain organized legal records and documentation systems.
- Monitor legal risks and provide recommendations to management where appropriate.
- Support the company in resolving legal and contractual issues effectively and efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or related legal qualification.
- Must be a registered/stamped Advocate.
- Previous experience working in a law firm will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in a similar legal role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation, contract management, and compliance matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Professional, responsive, and capable of handling confidential matters with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or related legal qualification
- Must be a registered/stamped Advocate
- Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in a similar legal role
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation, contract management, and compliance matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
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The Company
What We Do
Shugulika Africa Limited is a quality service provider with over 12 years of industry experience, specializing in recruitment, headhunting, HR consulting, training, payroll services, and other HR services.
