Legal Counsel II - TFS

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Key Account Manager to join our team in Cape Town

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

• →Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of various commercial contracts on behalf of the Takealot Group businesses, eg Takealot.com and MrD.
• →Update and improve template documents
• →Advise on and attend to dispute resolution and general litigation matters
• →Advise on and attend to employment law matters
• →Advise on and attend to franchise network legal matters
• →Advise on and attend to banking and finance legal matters
• →Manage the Takealot Group’s intellectual property portfolio and assist with the settlement of intellectual property disputes
• →Monitor and advise on new legal developments affecting the Takealot Group
• →Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and provide legal advice to the Takealot.com and MrD, as required 
• →Provide and/or facilitate training
• →Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders of Takealot.com and MrD primarily and to the Group, as and when required
• →Assist to mentor and develop other legal team members     
• →Assist with the design, implementation, and management of software and AI technology, and their standard operating procedures (SOPs), to aid the delivery of legal services to Takealot.com and MrD that is scalable to the Group
• →Support the legal team as required

• Proactive with a consistently positive attitude
• Team player
• Good drafting skills
• Ability to work hard independently and within a team
• Ability to prioritise numerous competing tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Detail-orientated whilst remaining practical
• Good working knowledge of South African law in general

• LLB, admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa
• 5-8 years post-admission experience at the bar, a well-established law firm, or in the in-house legal department of a large corporate
• Experience in corporate and commercial law is essential, and particularly in drafting      and reviewing contracts 
• Experience leading and/or mentoring legal professionals

• Experience in e-commerce or retail would be ideal