Legal Officer

Legal Officer, Western Cape

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Officer to support all Business Units within our Divisions in matters relating to Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs. This role will provide comprehensive legal assistance, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and contribute to strategic business decisions through sound legal advice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) admission as an attorney is preferred.
• Strong academic foundation in Commercial Law.
• Minimum of 5 years post-article experience, or 5 years in a corporate commercial legal role.
• Proven expertise in construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM agreements (non-negotiable).
• Knowledge of South African Tax legislation is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and corporate governance support to the Business Division and, when required, to the Group Legal & Company Secretary.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate, commercial, engineering, and construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPC/EPCM agreements.
• Handle pre-contract vetting and qualification of tender terms, and manage post-contract claims and disputes, including extension of time, Force Majeure, and scope variation issues.
• Advise on commercial, corporate, and statutory compliance matters.
• Assist with Company Secretarial functions and maintain up-to-date statutory and tender-related documentation (Tax, CIPC, IDs, etc.).
• Research and advise on tax implications for operations in Africa and other international jurisdictions.
• Ensure legal compliance across all business operations and contribute to risk management strategies.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multi-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to perform under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and other relevant legal/business tools.