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**

**Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS**

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.

**Who We're Looking For:**

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.

**Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel**

**Your responsibilities will include:**

• Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of various commercial contracts on behalf of the Takealot Group businesses, eg [<Takealot.com>](http://takeal.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>](http://takealot.com) and MrD, as required
• Provide and/or facilitate training
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders of [<Takealot.com>](http://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>](http://takealot.com) and MrD that is scalable to the Group
• Support the legal team as required

**Attributes:**

• 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

**Qualifications & Experience:**

• 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

**Preferred:**

• Experience in e-commerce or retail would be ideal

**Why Join TFS:**

• **Purpose-driven impact**: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• **Advanced technology:** Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• **Career growth:** Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
• **Inclusive culture**: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

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

**More than just a job, we offer:**

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

*Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS)* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.*