Staff Lawyer Required

We are Hiring - Staff Lawyer

We are seeking a motivated Staff Lawyer to join our team. The primary tasks in this role are: first, to draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements that underpin our business relationships; and second, to support the company and our hosted MVNOs in maintaining compliance with the regulatory framework governed by ICASA and other applicable South African laws.

This is a hands-on role perfect for a lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in the telecommunications sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracts & Agreements (Primary Focus)

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with various stakeholders, including:

- MVNO clients (hosting and service agreements)

- Distributors and retail partners

- Sales and customer service staff (employment and commission agreements)

- RICA agents and compliance staff

- Platform and technology vendors

- Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

- Marketing agencies and other third-party service providers.

2. Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments issued by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and other relevant authorities.

Provide clear and practical advice to the business and hosted MVNOs on their regulatory obligations, including licensing, interconnection, numbering, and consumer protection rules.

Assist in ensuring the company’s and its clients' adherence to all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Electronic Communications Act, the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA), the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Liaise with external regulators and manage compliance-related queries and submissions.

Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's compliance policies and procedures.

3. General Legal Support

Provide timely and accurate legal advice to various departments, including commercial, operations, HR and finance.

Attending to internal staff matters that may be referred to the Commissioner for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the briefing of external legal practitioners should matters be referred to court.

Qualifications & Experience

An LLB degree from a recognised South African university.

Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

A minimum of 2-4 years of post-admission experience in a commercial law role.

Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts is essential.

Experience or a strong working knowledge of the telecommunications sector and/or regulatory law (particularly ICASA) is a significant advantage.

Familiarity with POPIA, CPA, and RICA requirements is highly desirable.

If you’re interested, please forward CV’s to applicants@vhghrpayroll.co.za. Please type Staff lawyer in your subject line.