Group Legal Manager (CGISA - Charted Secretatary or a Charted Governance Professional) - Medical / Healthcare
Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Johannesburg
Position: Group Manager – Legal Services
Develop and implement legal compliance strategies aligned with healthcare regulations and corporate governance.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including MOU's, SLA's, lease and property agreements, consultancy and IT contracts.
Lead legal due diligence for business transactions and manage disputes with third parties.
Advise EXCO and internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Health & Safety) on legal matters including employment law, POPIA, and medical risk.
Represent in litigation and arbitration, preparing legal briefs and instructions for counsel.
Monitor and interpret national legislation affecting healthcare and corporate operations.
Ensure contract governance, maintain legal document registers, and support audit readiness.
Oversee tender submissions, RFP drafting, and vendor compliance.
Champion POPIA compliance and intellectual property protection.
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
CGISA registration as Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional (advantageous)
Minimum 10 years’ experience in legal, risk, and compliance - Medical / Healthcare
Proven track record in drafting legal opinions and leading legal teams (5+ years at management level)
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Strategic mindset with commercial acumen
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Professionalism, confidentiality, and assertiveness
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Join a leader in pathology and healthcare innovation. Seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead our client Legal Services division and support the executive team in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry.
Key performance areas:
Provide strategic legal counsel across all company subsidiaries to mitigate risk and enhance operational effectiveness.Develop and implement legal compliance strategies aligned with healthcare regulations and corporate governance.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including MOU's, SLA's, lease and property agreements, consultancy and IT contracts.
Lead legal due diligence for business transactions and manage disputes with third parties.
Advise EXCO and internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Health & Safety) on legal matters including employment law, POPIA, and medical risk.
Represent in litigation and arbitration, preparing legal briefs and instructions for counsel.
Monitor and interpret national legislation affecting healthcare and corporate operations.
Ensure contract governance, maintain legal document registers, and support audit readiness.
Oversee tender submissions, RFP drafting, and vendor compliance.
Champion POPIA compliance and intellectual property protection.
Manage legal budgets, procurement, and team performance
Qualifications & Experience
LLB degree (essential); MBA or equivalent (advantageous – NQF Level 9+)Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
CGISA registration as Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional (advantageous)
Minimum 10 years’ experience in legal, risk, and compliance - Medical / Healthcare
Proven track record in drafting legal opinions and leading legal teams (5+ years at management level)
Expertise in Medical Law, National Health Act, Contract Law, Labour Law, POPIA, and procurement processes
Skills & Attributes
Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skillsStrong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Strategic mindset with commercial acumen
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Professionalism, confidentiality, and assertiveness
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to change
Dante PersonnelCenturion, 41 km from Johannesburg
the business in risk management and legal strategy
• Team Management
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Centurion, 41 km from Johannesburg
the business in risk management and legal strategy
• Team Management
Consultant: Angie Botes - Dante Personnel Greenstone
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
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