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PURPOSE The main purpose of the Legal Counsel is to provide expert legal advice, regulatory and contractual risk management services to the Bank.

You will engage with the following stakeholders : External Regulator Clients and their legal departments Suppliers and their legal departments Law firms Internal : CEO Executive management Senior management All other team members Your key responsibilities include : Provide simplified business-focused legal solutions to complex matters To provide excellent Legal services, including general legal advice, to the Bank Managing contracts, negotiating contract terms and conditions, supplier management, and all associated matters Provide regulatory analysis and develop positions to represent the Bank's interests in the payments industry Assist in necessary legislative research as required Provide support to the Legal Services Department on projects Draft legal opinions and memoranda Ensure that legal risks are adequately addressed and mitigated Advise business of how future legal changes will impact on the business Identify legal risks affecting the organisation on all matters relating to legal advice, legal opinions, legislation and other regulatory commentary and interpretation, standard and non-standard agreements or legal documentation, intellectual property and litigation, and ad hoc matters referred to legal QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE An admitted attorney with an LLB degree or equivalent Computer literate EXPERIENCE At least 5 – 6 years post qualification experience at a reputable law firm or as a corporate lawyer in a corporate environment in respect of contractual and commercial matters Have knowledge of Information technology and payments regulatory experience(preferable) Corporate and Commercial law Competition law(preferable) Financial Regulatory experience Contract law

About DHL and Legal Services:

Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Group) is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing the difference you bring to our business and sharing the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Legal Services offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.

In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized according to regions and global cross-sectional topics.

Job Purpose:

Support to develop and administer legal processes and procedures to identify and mitigate legal risks, protecting DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, established legal framework, standards, applicable laws, and regulations.

Providing legal support to DHL Supply Chain Africa while operating within the larger GBS Legal sphere. You will be part of the Supply Chain Legal Services team, a division within GBS (the in-house services arm of DHL). You will assist the Head of Legal for Africa and advise the business on day-to-day legal matters (including contract drafting and review; dispute resolution; company secretarial) within the region, liaising with legal colleagues in other regions on cross-border arrangements as necessary. Travel may be required to meet business needs.

Your tasks:

Legal Advice and Services

• Assist in providing a comprehensive legal service to DSC by advising on all legal aspects relating to the business of DSC, including the review of tender processes, negotiation of contracts, and post-contract interpretation and possible disputes. Where a dispute arises, meaningfully explore alternatives to litigation and manage any alternative dispute resolution process successfully.
• Draft and review commercial documents in line with commercial expectations and advise on commercial transactions from a legal perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date and proper records and action all legal correspondence. Manage systems and processes to ensure efficiency in the administration of the legal function.
• Advise DSC on legal aspects affecting its business and answer all ad hoc queries raised by DSC.
• Ensure compliance by DSC with applicable group policies and procedures, including ensuring that contracts with service providers and clients comply with the Company’s contracting standards and Commercial Expectations.
• Identify potential areas of risk and liability, advising on strategies for avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation, and escalate any material issues within the business and legal department where required. Provide legal updates and training to DSC on recent legal developments.
• Liaise with other departments (legal or otherwise) as necessary, e.g., Company Secretarial, Corporate Real Estate, Risk and Insurance.
• Liaise with other business units both in South Africa, the UK, and overseas as appropriate to facilitate the conclusion of transactions and other projects.
• Manage litigation: Liaise and assist in managing external legal counsel and monitor and minimize legal spend.
• Liaise with all external lawyers to ensure timely representation, manage court disputes, and provide accurate monthly reporting to the business.
• Provide legal training and contract education to DSC, e.g., data protection regulations and the application of the Deutsche Post DHL Data Privacy Policy.
• Company Secretarial: File company changes such as directorship changes, resolutions, annual returns, and changes in ownership or shareholding. Train on corporate governance and advise the board and board committees on matters affecting the company. Responsible for resolution processes for authorized signatories and maintaining statutory books and registers. Act as the key corporate secretarial support for statutory meetings.
• Proactively manage corporate governance and statutory compliance administration.
• Report to and consult country management on legal questions/issues.
• Ensure corporate housekeeping is maintained and facilitate due process in company searches and other government inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Approve on BCA and Contracts Database portals, ensuring adherence to standards.

Departmental Support and Growth

• Be an integral member of the GBS Legal Services UKIEEMEA team (MEAT Region).
• Attend various team meetings, know-how and training sessions, and conferences.
• As part of shared legal services, support the needs of other Business Units in the region as workload permits.
• Liaise closely and work with the Group Corporate Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Advisor(s) as needed.

Finance & Projects

• Assist in designing and delivering legal training courses on relevant legal topics.

Assist with budget preparation for the legal function in your area of responsibility.

Required Experience:

• Understanding of DPDHL's business operations, goals, and strategies in your area of responsibility.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and decisive in approach.
• Self-confident with the ability to work autonomously under pressure while managing priorities efficiently.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, and well-organized to engage and interact with team members.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Legal analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate and settle transactions and disputes.
• Able to work under pressure, manage volumes, and meet tight deadlines.
• Conflict management skills and mitigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification - Law Degree and preferably Admitted/Qualified Attorney in South Africa.
• Suitable level of experience working in a commercial legal role (at least 3 years minimum). Ideally, experience of working as an in-house or corporate legal advisor.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We are searching for a talented Legal Counsel to join our client in the exciting world of banking. You'll play a vital role by providing effective support to the Senior Litigation Manager and the broader Legal Department.

1. Coordinate transition of non-performing accounts to the legal division.
2. Understand different business structures within the Group and how to litigate accordingly.
3. Create and enhance the processes required for this purpose and have the ability to learn and work on numerous systems.
4. Manage handover and litigation processes.
5. Coordinate perfection of securities, including taking physical possession of assets and managing the disposal of assets.
6. Attend to trial preparation as well as appear in court in a representative capacity on behalf of the company.
7. Attend meetings with debtors and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements where required.
8. Active involvement in assisting and upskilling the collections department and business at large to ensure maximum effectiveness and outcomes.
9. Manage a panel of attorneys and provide necessary training and support.
10. Manage legal accounts on both a defended and undefended basis in conjunction with the relevant parties, ensuring maximum recovery to the Bank in the shortest possible timeframe.
11. Manage a team of coordinators, including other attorneys, and maximize productivity including up-skilling of the coordinators.
12. Monitor insolvencies, liquidations, sequestrations, business rescue, offers of compromise, curatorship, etc.
13. Submit claims, sign affidavits, monitor dividend payments, check liquidation and distribution accounts for possible undue preference or dispositions, call for advanced dividends, etc.
14. Monitor restructured accounts.
15. Explore, pursue and realize all avenues of recovery to maximize benefit to the Bank.
16. Manage and contain all internal and external costs associated with the collection of outstanding agreements.
17. Compile and assist in coordinating all impairment and other reports required, including monthly post-mortem reports, active charge-off reports, and ad hoc reports required by business and credit.
18. Recommend write-offs to the Credit Committee after all avenues of recovery have been exhausted.
19. Encourage team effectiveness by promoting open discussion and consensus.
20. Establish goals, standards, and procedures for team members.
21. Encourage initiative amongst team members.
22. Manage meetings for both litigious matters and new business when input is required.
23. Provide opinions and assist in legal drafting across the business.
24. Assist business units, including Asset Finance and Business Banking, in negotiating and amending deals and contracts and making special arrangements.
25. Manage expectations and prioritize needs.
26. Provide legal advice and input to credit department and business units.
27. Analyze and advise on large volumes of agreements emanating from the Asset Finance Division and ensure prompt turnaround times due to the nature of the business.

Admitted Attorney with 7 plus years of post-articles experience. Work experience in a Banking environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent understanding of debtors’ accounts. Knowledge of the legal process, insolvencies, and all Acts surrounding the collection of debts including security documents, company law of cession, pledge, and notarial rights. Knowledge and understanding of magistrates and high court procedure. Knowledge and understanding of security agreements.

PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Legal Counsel is to provide expert legal advice, regulatory and contractual risk management services to the Bank.

You will engage with the following stakeholders:

External

• Regulator
• Clients and their legal departments
• Suppliers and their legal departments
• Law firms

Internal:

• CEO
• Executive management
• Senior management
• All other team members

Your key responsibilities include:

• Provide simplified business-focused legal solutions to complex matters
• To provide excellent Legal services, including general legal advice, to the Bank
• Managing contracts, negotiating contract terms and conditions, supplier management, and all associated matters
• Provide regulatory analysis and develop positions to represent the Bank’s interests in the payments industry
• Assist in necessary legislative research as required
• Provide support to the Legal Services Department on projects
• Draft legal opinions and memoranda
• Ensure that legal risks are adequately addressed and mitigated
• Advise business of how future legal changes will impact on the business
• Identify legal risks affecting the organisation on all matters relating to legal advice, legal opinions, legislation and other regulatory commentary and interpretation, standard and non-standard agreements or legal documentation, intellectual property and litigation, and ad hoc matters referred to legal

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE

• An admitted attorney with an LLB degree or equivalent
• Computer literate

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 – 6 years post qualification experience at a reputable law firm or as a corporate lawyer in a corporate environment in respect of contractual and commercial matters
• Have knowledge of Information technology and payments regulatory experience(preferable)
• Corporate and Commercial law
• Competition law(preferable)
• Financial Regulatory experience
• Contract law

About DHL and Legal Services:

Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Group) is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing the difference you bring to our business and sharing the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Legal Services offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.

In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized according to regions and global cross-sectional topics.

Job Purpose:

Support to develop and administer legal processes and procedures to identify and mitigate legal risks, protecting DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, established legal framework, standards, applicable laws, and regulations.

Providing legal support to DHL Supply Chain Africa while operating within the larger GBS Legal sphere. You will be part of the Supply Chain Legal Services team, a division within GBS (the in-house services arm of DHL). You will assist the Head of Legal for Africa and advise the business on day-to-day legal matters (including contract drafting and review; dispute resolution; company secretarial) within the region, liaising with legal colleagues in other regions on cross-border arrangements as necessary. Travel may be required to meet business needs.

Your tasks:

Legal Advice and Services

• Assist in providing a comprehensive legal service to DSC by advising on all legal aspects relating to the business of DSC, including the review of tender processes, negotiation of contracts, and post-contract interpretation and possible disputes. Where a dispute arises, meaningfully explore alternatives to litigation and manage any alternative dispute resolution process successfully.
• Draft and review commercial documents in line with commercial expectations and advise on commercial transactions from a legal perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date and proper records and action all legal correspondence. Manage systems and processes to ensure efficiency in the administration of the legal function.
• Advise DSC on legal aspects affecting its business and answer all ad hoc queries raised by DSC.
• Ensure compliance by DSC with applicable group policies and procedures, including ensuring that contracts with service providers and clients comply with the Company’s contracting standards and Commercial Expectations.
• Identify potential areas of risk and liability, advising on strategies for avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation, and escalate any material issues within the business and legal department where required. Provide legal updates and training to DSC on recent legal developments.
• Liaise with other departments (legal or otherwise) as necessary, e.g., Company Secretarial, Corporate Real Estate, Risk and Insurance.
• Liaise with other business units both in South Africa, the UK, and overseas as appropriate to facilitate the conclusion of transactions and other projects.
• Manage litigation: Liaise and assist in managing external legal counsel and monitor and minimize legal spend.
• Liaise with all external lawyers to ensure timely representation, manage court disputes, and provide accurate monthly reporting to the business.
• Provide legal training and contract education to DSC, e.g., data protection regulations and the application of the Deutsche Post DHL Data Privacy Policy.
• Company Secretarial: File company changes such as directorship changes, resolutions, annual returns, and changes in ownership or shareholding. Train on corporate governance and advise the board and board committees on matters affecting the company. Responsible for resolution processes for authorized signatories and maintaining statutory books and registers. Act as the key corporate secretarial support for statutory meetings.
• Proactively manage corporate governance and statutory compliance administration.
• Report to and consult country management on legal questions/issues.
• Ensure corporate housekeeping is maintained and facilitate due process in company searches and other government inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Approve on BCA and Contracts Database portals, ensuring adherence to standards.

Departmental Support and Growth

• Be an integral member of the GBS Legal Services UKIEEMEA team (MEAT Region).
• Attend various team meetings, know-how and training sessions, and conferences.
• As part of shared legal services, support the needs of other Business Units in the region as workload permits.
• Liaise closely and work with the Group Corporate Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Advisor(s) as needed.

Finance & Projects

• Assist in designing and delivering legal training courses on relevant legal topics.

Assist with budget preparation for the legal function in your area of responsibility.

Required Experience:

• Understanding of DPDHL's business operations, goals, and strategies in your area of responsibility.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and decisive in approach.
• Self-confident with the ability to work autonomously under pressure while managing priorities efficiently.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, and well-organized to engage and interact with team members.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Legal analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate and settle transactions and disputes.
• Able to work under pressure, manage volumes, and meet tight deadlines.
• Conflict management skills and mitigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification - Law Degree and preferably Admitted/Qualified Attorney in South Africa.
• Suitable level of experience working in a commercial legal role (at least 3 years minimum). Ideally, experience of working as an in-house or corporate legal advisor.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula.

Play your part in our team succeeding.

Ivanhoe Mines SA (Pty) Ltd is looking for a qualified attorney to join its dynamic in-house legal team as a Junior Legal Advisor. The role will be to provide general drafting and legal support to the senior member(s) of the team.

• A LLB degree
• English Law qualified
• Finance legal drafting experience
• Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts
• Experience with Power Purchase Agreements (preferred)
• Experience with commodity offtake agreements (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license

• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to distill legal issues in various situations
• Good communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Positive attitude towards seniors and peers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork skills

• Draft, review, edit, interpret contracts and legal documents
• Manage legal documents
• Assist with permits/licenses applications, liaising with government departments and consultants
• Travel to Limpopo for meetings and site visits
• Provide general legal team support
• Conduct legal research and provide solutions
• Assist with administrative tasks and document management
• Prepare drafts for board meetings and keep minutes

When applying, submit a PDF CV with certified copies (within 3 months) of your ID/passport, driver’s license, and qualifications. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading global entertainment and media company in their Johannesburg offices. This role provides strategic legal support across a diverse portfolio, ensuring compliance with local and international laws while working closely with regional and global teams on high-profile matters.

About:

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading global entertainment and media company in their Johannesburg offices. This role offers you the chance to provide strategic legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of business operations. You will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with both local and international laws, while working closely with regional and global teams to deliver expert legal support. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values professional excellence, and is passionate about making a meaningful impact on high-profile projects. With flexible working opportunities, exposure to cross-border matters, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues, this is an exceptional platform for your career growth.

What you'll do:

As Senior Legal Counsel based in Johannesburg, you will play an integral part in shaping the legal landscape for one of the world’s leading entertainment organisations operating across Africa. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you advising on a broad spectrum of commercial activities—from theatrical releases to digital streaming—ensuring every aspect complies with relevant legislation. You will draft and negotiate key agreements that underpin major business initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. By collaborating with regional colleagues in Europe and engaging directly with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, you will help drive operational excellence. Your ability to manage complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries will be essential as you guide teams through evolving legal frameworks. Success in this role means being proactive in identifying risks, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships, maintaining meticulous records, and delivering clear communication that empowers non-legal audiences.

• Provide comprehensive legal support to various business units including theatrical distribution, marketing, ad sales, promotions, events, corporate operations, environmental matters, and health and safety.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local South African laws as well as applicable international regulations and internal company policies across all business functions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial agreements such as programming acquisition contracts, advertising sales agreements, and marketing arrangements.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Country Head of Africa on all legal matters, offering timely advice and transactional support for daily operations.
• Work closely with regional EMEA lawyers to address specialised areas of law and support cross-border transactions involving media distribution and consumer products.
• Support local productions by collaborating with central production legal teams to ensure all contractual obligations are met efficiently.
• Advise on regulatory compliance issues related to competition law, consumer protection, data privacy, and digital streaming services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel when required, overseeing budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery of legal services.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions in both local and regional databases to facilitate transparency and effective knowledge management.
• Participate actively in business meetings with senior executives to provide up-to-date legal insights and contribute to strategic decision-making.

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Legal Counsel in this prominent entertainment group’s African division, you will bring substantial experience gained from similar roles where you have provided nuanced legal advice within fast-evolving sectors such as television or digital media. Your background should reflect deep familiarity with contract law—especially drafting bespoke agreements—and navigating complex regulatory environments spanning multiple territories. You are adept at translating technical legal information into actionable guidance for business partners who may not have a legal background. Your interpersonal skills enable you to foster trust quickly among diverse stakeholders while resolving conflicts amicably. A methodical approach ensures your work remains meticulous even when managing competing priorities or tight timelines. Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams—often bridging cultural differences—is vital. If you possess additional language skills such as French or have worked extensively on pan-African projects before, these attributes will further enhance your contribution.

• Qualified attorney with 10-15 years' PQE.
• Extensive experience providing legal counsel at a senior level within media or digital industries, ideally encompassing television or streaming platforms.
• Proven expertise in drafting complex commercial contracts from scratch tailored to new business challenges or emerging market trends.
• Strong organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation of tasks while managing a dynamic portfolio of contracts under tight deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of different contractual types and structures relevant to entertainment businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate intricate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders at all levels within an organisation.
• Experience managing government stakeholders as well as external counsel relationships including budget oversight responsibilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting media operations not only in South Africa but also other African countries is highly desirable.
• Track record of building positive relationships quickly with colleagues from varied backgrounds while facilitating win-win outcomes during negotiations or conflict resolution situations.
• French language proficiency would be advantageous though not essential for success in this role.

What sets this company apart:

The company fosters an inclusive workplace where knowledge sharing is encouraged through supportive leadership focused on personal growth. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around modern lifestyles along with exposure to international best practices via close collaboration with colleagues worldwide. Here you’ll find a culture that values integrity, respect for diversity, continuous learning opportunities—and above all—a shared passion for bringing joy to audiences everywhere through innovative content delivery.

We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide proactive legal support across aDrive's functions including Legal, Compliance, Regulation, and Information Security. The ideal candidate will have expertise in M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate transactions, with experience in legal research and document drafting.

• Conduct legal research on regulatory issues and draft legal documents
• Serve as primary legal advisor for headquarters team
• Manage legal, regulatory and compliance risks in global markets
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers and partners
• Ensure compliance across 40+ jurisdictions
• Develop legal training programs for HQ teams
• Negotiate complex transaction documents (term sheets, acquisition agreements)
• Collaborate cross-functionally on fast-paced projects
• 5+ years experience at law firm or international corporation
• Expertise in privacy, IP, and consumer protection law
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strategic problem-solving abilities
• Excellent business judgment and communication skills

• LLB/LLM degree (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years legal experience in M&A transactions

• Competitive salary package
• Modern Sandton City office with excellent transport links
• Regular team events and social activities

We encourage people from all backgrounds (including individuals with disabilities) who seek the opportunity to help re-define the future of mobility. If you feel certain that you are the perfect candidate for this position, then what are you waiting for? Apply and join our innovative team.