Legal Counsel

Job title: Legal Counsel

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: May 11, 2025

POSITION PURPOSE AND EXPECTATION:

1. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for legal advice and documentation for Lovisa Europe and other countries as required including:
2. Drafting and negotiating legal agreements and precedents (predominately leases, commercial contracts and service agreements, joint venture and franchise agreements) in conjunction with external legal counsel as required.
3. Coordinating ancillary matters and documentation (such as bank guarantee and fit-out contributions).
4. Maintenance of legal document registers and trackers (e.g., ProLease database, lease status report, bank guarantee report, contracts registers, intellectual property registers, legal matters trackers).
5. Assisting with managing legal disputes and litigation.
6. Liaising with external lawyers on matters (where applicable).
7. Keeping informed of legislative changes and legal matters which will affect Lovisa and ensure relevant team members are informed and processes and procedures are implemented to ensure compliance.
8. Providing day-to-day general legal advice as required.

Skills & Attributes:

1. Current legal practicing certificate.
2. Approximately 5 years' experience in an in-house legal retail environment with a focus on leasing and commercial.
3. Clear oral and written communication skills.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Concise and accurate drafting skills.
6. Windows and other Microsoft Office products – intermediate to advanced level.