Legal Advisor at The TFG IN Western Cape – Apply now!

Job Details

🏢 Company: TFG (The Foschini Group)
📌 Position: Legal Advisor
🆔 Job ID: 12207
📍 Location: Western Cape, South Africa (On-site)
⏱ Job Type: Full-Time
💼 Department: Legal / Corporate Services
🎓 Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5+ years post admission)

Company Overview

TFG (The Foschini Group) is a leading international retail portfolio with over 30 lifestyle and apparel brands. The company is driven by innovation, customer-centricity, and a strong commitment to growth across multiple markets. With a presence across Africa and beyond, TFG offers dynamic career opportunities in a fast-paced and evolving retail environment.

Job Overview

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing expert legal support to TFG’s retail and service divisions across South Africa and other African markets. This role focuses on contract management, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and advisory services to ensure business operations align with legal and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risks while supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalise commercial agreements (local and international)
• Provide legal advice to business units on applicable legislation and compliance requirements
• Handle dispute resolution processes including contractual disputes and legal claims
• Manage external legal counsel and oversee outsourced legal matters
• Support regulatory compliance across areas such as CPA, POPIA, GDPR and FICA
• Assist with legal risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Provide guidance on customer complaints, ombud matters and regulatory engagements

Qualifications

Education

• LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-admission experience (law firm or in-house)
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Exposure to cross-border legal matters is advantageous
• Experience in IT or e-commerce legal environments is beneficial

Skills

• Strong knowledge of South African legislation and legal frameworks
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and sound judgement

CV Tips

• Clearly state your admission as an attorney and years of experience
• Highlight key contracts you have worked on (e.g., commercial, IT, cross-border)
• Include specific legislation experience (POPIA, CPA, GDPR, FICA)
• Showcase measurable achievements (e.g., disputes resolved, cost savings)
• Keep your CV professional, structured, and tailored to legal roles

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Work with a leading international retail group
• Exposure to diverse legal matters across multiple markets
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and innovative environment
• Collaborative culture with strong career development focus
• Competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities

Company Policy

TFG is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. The company promotes fair and transparent recruitment practices and does not charge any fees during the hiring process. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act. All applications are handled with confidentiality and professionalism.