Your Purpose...
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Is to “change people’s lives for the better through wellness”;
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We deliver social wellness experiences that enable people to meet their personal wellness goals, through holistic physical, mental nutritional and social wellbeing.
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We are seeking a well-rounded in-house legal advisor with a focus on property, commercial, regulatory and consumer law.
Your Duties and Responsibilities...
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Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice across the business in respect of a wide range of agreements, including commercial leases, supplier agreements, SLA’s, MSA’s with a primary focus on the property portfolio.
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Handling and assisting the Clubs and the Customer Engagement teams with member issues insofar as they relate to legal and/or membership contract matters, advising on in-Club member disciplinary matters, liaising with Club General Managers and Insurers, and ensuring implementation of Club rules and operational standards for disciplinary
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Provide legal support to the Legal Director in relation to corporate matters, including assisting with annual audit matters, due diligence, corporate agreements, trademark license arrangements and finance.
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Manage litigation in conjunction with external
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Company secretarial
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Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and
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Support internal stakeholders with practical, business-oriented legal
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Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments in South
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Maintain and improve contract templates and
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Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including:
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Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
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National Credit Act (where applicable)
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Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
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Develop and implement legal compliance frameworks and policies..
We can’t live without…
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LLB Degree and admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
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6-8 years post admission experience
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Strong knowledge of commercial property and leasing, preferably within a multi-site or national property portfolio
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Commercial litigation and dispute-resolution experience
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Strong knowledge of South African legal and regulatory framework
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Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
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Sound understanding of risk management and compliance
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Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
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Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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High level of attention to detail
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Commercial acumen
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Integrity and ethical judgment
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Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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Strong organisational and time management skills
Core Interpersonal Skills:
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Emotional Intelligence
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Active Listening
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Cultural Awareness and Fluency
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Empathy
Operational & leadership Skills Required:
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Attention to Detail
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Resilience and Composure
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Problem solving and conflict resolution
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Adaptability
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Relatability
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Situational Awareness
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Curiosity
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Time Management
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Digital Fluency
