Legal Advisor

Key Purpose

• To protect the legal interests of the Group and thereby contribute to the success of all businesses in the Group.

Areas of responsibility may include but not be limited to

• Contracting and advising the Group on contractual matters in line with Discovery strategy.
• Analysing and effectively negotiating contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws and company policies.
• Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, amendments, and templates in support of the growing business ventures.
• Resolving contractual and commercial problems.
• Managing short and long term commercial ventures.
• Risk management.
• Having a general understanding of relevant compliance related matters.
• Consulting on legal matters and handling the briefing of attorneys for referred matters.
• Keeping abreast of relevant legislation and ensuring that all stakeholders understand implications.
• Working collaboratively with other areas in Discovery.
• Providing clear, concise, and practical legal and commercial advice and counsel to business teams on a wide array of business and contractual issues while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders as may be necessary.
• Partnering with the business to successfully drive the initiatives and to provide overall support for execution of strategy.
• Managing the Group’s Intellectual Property portfolio.
• Conducting training sessions for internal team members on procedures and other contracts or legal topics.
• IT and IT Project contracting.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Market awareness (locally & internationally)
• Relationship building
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Persuasiveness
• Integrity
• Strong financial skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decisiveness

Education and Experience

• Completed LLB degree
• 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in dealing with multiple external partners is essential.
• Experience in Financial Services and IT contracting is advantageous