Manager Legal-Port Shepstone. South Africa

By Integrated Research and Development (IRD), Singapore                Qualification:

• LLB and admission to practice law in South Africa (LLM in Corporate/Commercial Law preferred).           

Experience:

• 7-9 years of legal practice, with expertise in contracts, governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• NGO or multinational corporate experience is desirable.
• Proven experience in managing external counsel and supporting litigation.  Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills on contracts and governance issues.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, donor regulations, corporate governance, and data privacy frameworks (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
• Proven ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues concisely.                                                                      

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate donor contracts to ensure compliance with laws and donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical, solution-oriented legal advice to internal teams on donor-specific regulations and compliance obligations.
• Manage the contracts database, ensuring records are current and accurate and Develop, update and maintain contract templates, policies and compliance tools.
• Ensure effective use and oversight of the Contract Management System. Advise on corporate governance, due diligence, entity registrations and statutory obligations.
• Prepare and review legal documentation for Governance Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and legal opinions.
• Oversee compliance with data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR, and others), including cross-border data transfer guidance.
• Monitor changes in legislation and donor regulations, advising management on potential impacts.