About the Candidate.
Seasoned legal advisor and admitted attorney with 15 years of experience delivering strategic legal counsel in the South African corporate and commercial sectors. Expertise encompasses Contract Law, Statutory and Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, IT Law, Consumer Law, Labour Law, Arbitration, Mediation, and high-stakes litigation. Proven track record in supporting executive decisions for SMEs, multinational corporations, and non-profits, including prominent brands. Specialised in Franchise and Consumer Law, with over 10 years managing franchise ecosystems, navigating complex franchisor-franchisee relationships, and handling tribunals like the National Consumer Tribunal, CCMA, and Labour Court. Extensive litigation experience in High and Magistrates Courts, Tribunals, and disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing prosecution, mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiation.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating commercial contracts, transactions, and agreements.
Analysing legislation to provide practical, strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Preparing concise, commercially astute legal opinions.
Overseeing legal documentation management and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as POPIA, BBBEE Act, FICA, PAIA, Companies Act, and Consumer Protection Act.
Conducting litigation in High and Magistrates Courts, and Consumer Tribunals.
Leading internal Labour disciplinary proceedings as pro-forma prosecutor and presenting evidence in labour hearings.
Drafting and negotiating various IT / technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, Tech- support and maintenance contracts.
Lecturing on Consumer Law and Franchise Law principles under South African law, including engagements with the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA).
Negotiating third-party SLAs with superior communication and interpersonal skills to build resilient stakeholder relationships.
Performing advanced legal research, analysis, and project management under tight deadlines.
Demonstrating proactive strategic thinking to align legal support with business goals.
Exhibiting resilience in high-pressure environments while managing multiple priorities.
Collaborating effectively as a team player with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Strong Mediation and Arbitration experience.
Years Experience:
15
Current and Previous Roles:
Director – Attorney, Attorney, Candidate Attorney
Relevant Experience.
Director – Attorney
Years experience:
15
Key Responsibilities:
Currently serving as Legal Officer for the South African Equestrian Federation, providing counsel on contracts, labour law, corporate governance, risk management, and insurance policies; managed compliance with POPIA, PAIA, FICA, and public procurement regulations.
Delivered legal opinions on company policies, constitutional amendments, and election processes; reviewed complaints and referred irregularities to the Judicial Commission.
Oversaw contract management, SLAs, and third-party engagements; collaborated with Finance, Payroll, and HR to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
Handled litigation in Civil, Commercial, High, Magistrates, and Labour Courts; negotiated settlements, drafted pleadings, and appeared before the National Consumer Tribunal and Rental Housing Tribunal. 3
Managed franchise relationships for brands like PNA Stationers (over 200 stores) and The Courier Guy (10+ years); drafted franchise agreements, disclosure documents, operational manuals, and licensing contracts.
Provided expertise in intellectual property, data privacy, and consumer protection; engaged with the National Consumer Commission and Competition Commission on claims and disputes.
Acted as sole legal advisor to The Courier Guy for 10+ years, drafting terms of carriage, driver contracts, and franchise agreements; litigated claims for loss and damage, and assisted with accident claims.
Reviewed and enforced employment contracts; facilitated disciplinary hearings as proforma prosecutor; provided CCMA advice on inquiries and hearings.
Managed landlord-tenant matters, including commercial leases, evictions, and appearances before the Rental Housing Tribunal; enforced evictions in the High Court.
Lectured on Licensing/Franchising and Intellectual Property Law (2014–2019) in collaboration with FASA and Franchise Warehouse South Africa.
