Legal Counsel M/F

Join CFAO South Africa !

CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa’s mobility market.
With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components.

We are a regional division of the pan-African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan.

CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors,  including healthcare and renewable energy.

We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

we are looking for    Legal Counsel M/F   based:   South Africa

Job description:

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel to join CFAO Holdings South Africa.

This is a locally based permanent contract in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This position will provide comprehensive legal support to the Head of Legal and general legal advice to Group subsidiaries, with a key focus on document and database management, assistance with legal audits, contract vetting and drafting, and general corporate governance support. 

Required profile :

Experiential and Educational Requirements:

• LLB or Equivalent
• Admitted Attorney
• Minimum 2 years post articles experience
• General corporate legal knowledge, including key legislation (Companies Act, POPIA, PAIA, etc.), contract vetting and drafting, insurance law, legal compliance, labour legislation
• Proficiency in the full MS Office suite

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Perform day-to-day contract vetting for any Group entity or subsidiary; assist in drafting and expanding the legal database with standard agreements; review and update existing contracts and advise Group entities on recommended changes; and work with the Head of Legal to identify key legal risks and inform legal strategy
• Legal Compliance: Assist with legal audits and risk assessments to establish compliance; identify risks and work with the Head of Legal to mitigate them; research relevant legal and compliance issues; and co-ordinate or provide necessary legal training, including developing training materials and loading modules onto the e-learning platform
• Company Secretarial Support: Prepare, circulate and track documents and executions (including resignation and consent letters for new directors) and obtain signatures; co-ordinate necessary filings; accurately maintain statutory records (Register of Members, Register of Directors, etc.); prepare minutes and assist with drafting resolutions; assist with regulatory submissions and annual returns; and co-ordinate monthly company secretarial meetings and assist with the preparation and distribution of board packs.
• Document & Database Management: File and upload original contracts and documents to the document management system (including lease agreements, property title deeds, OEM/dealership agreements, surety agreements, licences and permits); update the system with new information to ensure all records are current, accurate, complete and readily accessible; and ensure hard and soft copy files are properly maintained and diary task lists are monitored and cleared on a timely basis.
• Ad Hoc Legal Support & Projects: Participate in shaping business activities and processes in line with emerging legal opportunities and risks, and participate in or lead relevant legal projects as required
• Teamwork & Professional Development: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals; act in a manner consistent with CFAO's values and sound ethical practices; continuously drive own professional development; and engage constructively with performance feedback.

Key competencies:

• Attention to Detail & Analytical Thinking
• Compliance & Risk Focus: 
• Communication & Collaboration
• Organisation and Prioritisation Skills
• Ethics and Confidentiality