Specialist Legal Advisor

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The Junior legal advisor will provide support within the Legal Affairs team by assisting with legal research, document review, drafting, matter coordination and compliance activities across Vodacom’s business. The role will also provide practical support on corporate and commercial arrangements, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, funding arrangements, intra-group reorganisations, inter company agreements, regulatory processes, merger control, market inquiries, investigations and other competition law workstreams within a fast-paced telecommunications environment.

The incumbent will develop a broad understanding of the business and the competition law, corporate and commercial issues relevant to the telecommunications sector, applying sound legal judgement and a solutions-oriented approach to support strategic and operational objectives.

The role offers strong exposure to a variety of matters and transactions, with a focus on competition law matters and cross-functional business collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Competition law advisory support: Provide junior-level support on competition law matters, including legal research, monitor competition law developments across South Africa and other relevant African jurisdictions, legal advice, risk assessments and review of commercial agreements, strategic partnerships and other business documents from a competition law perspective.
• Merger control support: Assist with merger control assessments, merger filings, information gathering, preparation of submissions and coordination of internal stakeholder inputs for competition authority processes.
• Investigations, complaints and litigation support: Support competition law investigations, complaints, third-party merger interventions and competition-law-related litigation including by collating evidence, engaging with internal stakeholders and drafting submissions.
• Competition law compliance support: Assist with the development and implementation of competition law compliance initiatives, including training materials, compliance checklists, internal controls, dawn raid guidance, information-sharing protocols, clean team processes, knowledge management and internal awareness communications.
• Collaborate closely with various business teams to provide timely and pragmatic legal support.
• Undertake legal research and provide clear, concise advice on competition law matters affecting the business.
• Identify and propose practical risk mitigants and positions consistent with Vodacom policies and business risk appetite.
• Keep more senior team members and other stakeholders updated and briefed on projects and risk management concerns on a regular basis.
• Assist the legal team in promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Legal Affairs team and across markets to leverage learnings and drive synergy benefits.
• Commercial agreements and M&A support: Assist with drafting agreements and provide support in relation to a variety of commercial agreements and M&A matters.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Telecommunications sector work experience (Advantageous).
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• 0–2 years post-qualification or relevant legal experience, ideally with exposure to competition law, regulatory law, telecommunications, technology, digital markets, mergers & acquisitions and/or commercial advisory work.
• LLB degree (or equivalent legal qualification).
• Admitted attorney (or in the process of admission).
• 0–2 years post-qualification experience.
• Coursework, postgraduate study, articles experience, internship exposure or practical experience in competition/ regulatory law will be advantageous.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Foundational understanding of South African law of contracts and/or mercantile law. (Essential)
• Foundational knowledge of South African competition law, with exposure to competition law in a law firm, competition authority, in-house legal team or academic/practical training environment. (Essential)
• Basic understanding of the South African telecommunications regulatory regime. (Advantageous)
• Excellent legal research, speaking, reading and writing skills. (Essential)
• Self-starter, solution oriented and problem solver.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to resolving issues.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities with attention to detail.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in the telecommunications landscape.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Integrity, discretion, ethical judgment and a proactive learning mindset.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines under pressure.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 21 August 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.