Legal Advisor

Pedros Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time Closes 30 Nov 2026 · 20 days left

Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal Full-time Closes 30 Nov 2026

This is a full-time Legal Advisor position at Pedros, a restaurant company operating across South Africa and other markets. Based in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal, the role focuses on handling legal matters for the business, including commercial agreements, franchise operations, and compliance with local and international laws. Responsibilities include advising on commercial agreements, franchise contracts, vendor relationships, drafting and negotiating legal documents, ensuring compliance with POPIA, Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Competition Act, managing intellectual property, and supporting legal disputes. The ideal candidate must have an LLB degree, be admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and have 6-10 years of experience in commercial law with at least 5 years in QSR, retail, or FMCG. Attention to detail, contract negotiation, and cross-border legal experience are essential.