Senior Legal Counsel

Ford Motor Company

Senior Legal Counsel advising Ford South Africa on labour law, HR compliance, and disputes. Managing CCMA and Labour Court matters while partnering with business functions.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timePretoria • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Labour Law and HR-related legal matters, providing strategic legal advice and support in compliance, litigation management, and dispute resolution. Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documentation while liaising with various stakeholders to ensure effective legal practices.

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Labour Law ExpertiseLegal Document DraftingLitigation ManagementCorporate Legal AdvisoryRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Legal QualificationAdmission as AttorneyLegal ResearchDisciplinary Process ManagementGrievance HandlingPerformance ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentSettlement Agreement DraftingLabour Legislation InterpretationCase Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvisory SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingNegotiation

Industry Keywords

CCMA MattersLabour Court DisputesManufacturing EnvironmentUnionized EnvironmentNBF FrameworkCompliance ProgramLegal DocumentationPerformance Management ProcessesDispute ResolutionLegal Advisory Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide timely and practical legal advice on labour law and HR-related matters across Ford South Africa
Advise management and HR teams on disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management, misconduct, incapacity, and dismissal matters
Support and guide the business on CCMA matters, Labour Court disputes, and related labour litigation
Draft, review, and advise on labour-related correspondence, notices, warnings, settlement agreements, and legal documentation
Interpret and apply applicable labour legislation, collective agreements, policies, and procedures
Manage and oversee labour-related disputes and litigation matters
Liaise with external counsel and coordinate case materials, instructions, and documentation
Assess legal risk, provide recommendations, and support resolution strategies
Coordinate with regional and global OGC counterparts and partner with Manufacturing, HR, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Ford Credit
Support Ford’s South Africa compliance program and monitor legislative changes
Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and other documentation
Manage matter tracking, filing, document control, legal records, reports, and case summaries
Conduct legal research and build specialist expertise in relevant legal areas
Report directly to the General Counsel and provide legal support, recommendations, and updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum legal qualification such as B Iuris, LLB, BA LLB, B Com LLB, or equivalent
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
Completed articles and admission to practice as a legal professional
7 years’ post-articles experience
Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment is strongly advantageous
Strong understanding of labour law, NBF framework and other legal processes
Exposure to corporate legal advisory work, litigation management, and regulatory compliance is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Provide timely and practical legal advice on labour law and HR-related matters across Ford South Africa
Advise management and HR teams on disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management, misconduct, incapacity, and dismissal matters
Support and guide the business on CCMA matters, Labour Court disputes, and related labour litigation
Draft, review, and advise on labour-related correspondence, notices, warnings, settlement agreements, and legal documentation
Interpret and apply applicable labour legislation, collective agreements, policies, and procedures
Manage and oversee labour-related disputes and litigation matters
Liaise with external counsel and coordinate case materials, instructions, and documentation
Assess legal risk, provide recommendations, and support resolution strategies
Coordinate with regional and global OGC counterparts and partner with Manufacturing, HR, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Ford Credit
Support Ford’s South Africa compliance program and monitor legislative changes
Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and other documentation
Manage matter tracking, filing, document control, legal records, reports, and case summaries
Conduct legal research and build specialist expertise in relevant legal areas
Report directly to the General Counsel and provide legal support, recommendations, and updates 🎯 Requirements
Minimum legal qualification such as B Iuris, LLB, BA LLB, B Com LLB, or equivalent
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
Completed articles and admission to practice as a legal professional
7 years’ post-articles experience
Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment is strongly advantageous
Strong understanding of labour law, NBF framework and other legal processes
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