Legal Advisor

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POSITION INFO:

Overview:

A leading player in the medical devices industry is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join their team. This individual will be instrumental in providing first-line legal support, ensuring business continuity through strategic commercial counsel and regulatory compliance. The role offers exposure to international frameworks and high-impact legal operations within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, NDA's, supplier agreements, and customer-facing documents.
• Managing internal legal templates and maintaining an organized legal document database.
• Providing legal opinions and business-focused advisory across departments.
• Supporting due diligence processes and third-party engagements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant local and international legislation, including ISO13485, POPIA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Assisting in IP-related communication and coordination with external counsel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB or BCom)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court (advantageous)

Experience:

• Completed legal articles
• Minimum 4 years’ post-articles legal experience

Key Competencies:

• Solid grounding in commercial and contract law
• Knowledge of the Companies Act and corporate governance
• Excellent English legal writing and research skills
• Experience in industrial relations and internal legal training

Beneficial Experience:

• Exposure to U.S. and UK legal systems
• Trademark and patent registration
• Experience with data privacy laws (POPIA, GDPR)