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Legal Counsel II

Takealot.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Takealot Group Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • LLB, admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa
  • 5-8 years post-admission experience at the bar, a well-established law firm, or in the in-house legal department of a large corporate
  • Experience in corporate and commercial law, particularly in drafting and reviewing contracts
  • Experience leading and/or mentoring legal professionals
  • Good working knowledge of South African law in general
  • Proactive with a consistently positive attitude
Nice to have
  • Experience in e-commerce or retail would be ideal
What the job really is

As a Legal Counsel II at Takealot Group in Cape Town, you will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on various legal matters including employment and intellectual property, and conduct legal research. You will also mentor other legal team members, manage relationships with internal stakeholders, and assist in implementing technology solutions for legal services.

Benefits
  • Market related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
  • Great work environment
  • Opportunity to build something great
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Expectations for high output and ownership may lead to a demanding work-life balance
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