Legal Counsel (Commercial Law and Foreign Market) - Cape Town

Requirements:

• LLB Degree or equivalent; Admission as an attorney/advocate.
• Ideally of 8 - 10 years of legal experience, preferably with experience in international trade, agriculture, or FMCG industries.
• Experience with intellectual property, licensing and trade in foreign market regulations.
• Experience in South African corporate and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate licenses for nurseries, commercial growers, and trial growers.
• Negotiate and finalise commercial contracts with global suppliers and customers.
• Assess supplier and customer contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on key contractual obligations and risk management strategies.
• Research and interpret relevant laws in new operating regions.
• Develop and roll out grower licences in new jurisdictions.
• Manage execution of licences and contracts to facilitate supply chain operations.
• Advise on legal considerations for establishing and maintaining fresh produce supply chains.
• Identify and interpret laws regulating fresh produce supply in South Africa, North Africa, and Europe.
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across multiple regions.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to mitigate compliance risks.
• Support global litigation cases by reviewing pleadings, preparing discovery, and conducting legal research.
• Assist with day-to-day legal challenges in North Africa and Europe, such as customs clearance issues.
• Advise on corporate law matters and corporate structures in South Africa.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as needed.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.