Legal Advisor and HR Manager

Bright Placements Verified listing
  • Ekurhuleni (East Rand), South Africa
  • On-site
  • Permanent
Posted 1 month ago

Job description

Bright Placements Careers – Legal Advisor and HR Manager

Are you ready for a dynamic role that combines legal counsel with human resources oversight? Join us as the Group Legal Advisor & HR Manager, where you’ll be instrumental in ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive work environment. This dual-position offers the chance to provide key guidance to senior management on legal and HR matters.

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

  1. Legal Compliance:
    • Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting company operations.
    • Ensure compliance with labor laws, corporate laws, and other regulations.
  2. Contract Review and Drafting:
    • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
    • Offer legal guidance on contractual obligations, rights, and risks.
  3. Litigation Management:
    • Oversee legal disputes and litigation matters.
    • Collaborate with external legal counsel and represent the company when necessary.
  4. Corporate Governance:
    • Ensure adherence to corporate governance principles and maintain records.
    • Provide counsel on board governance, shareholder relations, and regulatory compliance.
  5. Intellectual Property:
    • Safeguard the company’s intellectual property rights.
    • Conduct assessments and implement protection strategies.

Human Resources Management:

  1. Recruitment and Onboarding:
    • Lead recruitment efforts and oversee onboarding programs.
  2. Performance Management:
    • Develop and implement performance management systems.
    • Provide guidance on evaluations and development plans.
  3. Employee Relations:
    • Address employee relations matters and promote a positive workplace culture.
  4. Policy Development:
    • Develop and update HR policies in line with legal requirements and best practices.
  5. Training and Development:
    • Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.
  6. Compensation and Benefits:
    • Collaborate on designing competitive compensation and benefits programs.
  7. Legal Compliance:
    • Ensure HR practices align with labor laws and industry standards.
    • Stay updated on changes in employment laws and implement necessary adjustments.

Required Skills:

  • HR Experience
  • Legal Advisory Support
  • Collaborative Work Ability

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  2. Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
  3. Proven experience in legal advisory roles and HR management.
  4. Strong knowledge of employment laws, corporate law, and HR practices.
  5. Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and litigation management skills.
  6. Demonstrated ability in employee relations and fostering a positive work environment.
  7. Experience in policy development and implementation.
  8. Familiarity with intellectual property protection and corporate governance.
  9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  10. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
  11. Professional certifications in HR and/or legal fields are advantageous.

Comments

Add comment
No comments yet — be the first to ask a question.

Location

Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng, South Africa

Get directions

Related Jobs

Casual Cashiers | Dischem VacanciesDis-Chem PharmaciesEast LondonFMCG2 weeks agoApply

Popular locations

See all locations