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Legal Counsel

Legal Manager - Contracts & Property

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Afrizan Personnel
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a seasoned Legal Manager to take ownership of legal, compliance, and contract management across a dynamic property portfolio.

Responsibilities:

  • The Legal Manager will lead all contract drafting, negotiation, and review processes, including lease agreements, commercial contracts, SLAs, financing agreements, and M&A transactions.
  • The role oversees property-related legal matters.
  • Ensure consistency across documentation.
  • Manage compliance with evolving legislation and regulatory frameworks, including JSE-related matters.
  • Provide expert legal advice to management on property, corporate, and compliance risks.
  • Manage litigation and disputes.
  • Liaise with external attorneys, sponsors, and regulators.
  • Oversee rental collections and legal handovers.
  • Develop systems to track legal obligations and deadlines.
  • Leadership of a small legal support team and preparation of EXCO.
  • Legal reports form part of the governance responsibilities.

    • Requirements:

  • A relevant legal degree (BA LLB or B Proc)
  • Admitted attorney with at least five years’ post-admission experience.
  • Strong expertise in property law, commercial contracts, and corporate transactions.
  • Proven experience with mergers and acquisitions, disposals, loan agreements, and debt collection legislation is ESSENTIAL.
  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
  • Strong knowledge of South African property and corporate legislation is CRITICAL, including:
    Companies Act, POPIA, CPA, FICA, National Credit Act, Related Property Laws.
  • Experience with JSE Listings Requirements will be ADVANTAGEOUS.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong organisational ability, sound judgment, and leadership capability.
    • EE Disclaimer: All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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