Senior Legal Advisor at Truworths – Apply Now!

🏢 About the Company

Truworths, one of South Africa’s leading fashion retail giants, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join its Corporate Legal Team. With a national and international footprint — including operations in the UK — Truworths offers a unique legal career opportunity at the intersection of commerce, fashion, and law.

This Cape Town-based role will place you at the heart of strategic legal decision-making within a fast-paced retail environment. If you have a passion for corporate commercial law and thrive in advisory roles that influence high-level decisions, this could be your ideal next move.

💼 Key Responsibilities

As Senior Legal Advisor, you will:

• Draft, review, and approve a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.

• Provide expert legal advice and opinions on commercial legal matters impacting the business.

• Monitor and advise on new legislative developments affecting Truworths in South Africa and the UK.

• Interpret and apply key laws such as:

  • National Credit Act (NCA)

  • Consumer Protection Act (CPA)

  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

  • Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)

  • Tax and consumer legislation

• Guide and support dispute resolution and litigation: assess cases, liaise with internal stakeholders and attorneys, and manage case progression through court when necessary.

• Lead Mergers & Acquisitions legal functions, including due diligence processes.

• Oversee trademark, copyright, and design matters.

• Manage restraint of trade enforcement where applicable.

• Take ownership of regulatory and compliance frameworks across the business.

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

• LLB Degree from a recognized institution

• Admitted Attorney in South Africa

• Minimum of 10 years post-articles experience in a corporate/commercial legal environment

• In-depth experience in contract law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance

• Advanced knowledge of NCA, CPA, POPIA, FICA (Tax Law knowledge is a bonus)

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Managerial experience is preferred

🧠 Key Competencies

• Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to maintain strong professional relationships across all levels

• High degree of confidentiality and discretion

• Proven business acumen and sound judgement

• Detail-oriented and highly organized under pressure

• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex legal matters clearly

• Proactive and self-motivated team player

• Analytical and critical thinker with commercial insight

• Ability to independently manage multiple legal projects

Why Join Truworths?

As a respected brand in the retail fashion industry, Truworths offers more than just a job. You’ll become part of a culture that values innovation, leadership, and integrity. In this role, you’ll be a strategic legal partner, playing a critical role in shaping business decisions at both a national and international level.

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🌐 Company Website:
https://www.truworths.co.za