General Legal Counsel

General Legal Counsel Opportunity in a leading Media Group to advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.ResponsibilitiesInfluence high-level business decisions, M&A, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.Deeply experienced in media, digital, and technology law.Ideally understands the unique risks and regulatory landscape of media and broadcasting (e.g., ICASA, content licensing, defamation, digital publishing, IP, etc.).Familiar with newer areas like data privacy (POPIA, GDPR) and tech partnerships.Design, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks across business units.Keeps track of regulatory changes and ensures business alignment.Presents risk assessments to leadership and manages crisis situations.Capable of overseeing and directing litigation, including high-profile or reputationally sensitive cases.Manages external counsel and keeps costs under control.Works directly with the CEO and Board — not as part of a large legal team but as a trusted, independent voice.Has business acumen to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity.Confident communicator who can translate complex legal issues into clear guidance for non-lawyers.QualificationsLLB + admitted attorney/advocate.8–12 years’ post-qualification experience, including in-house at a media, tech, or similar company.Solid knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate governance (e.g., Companies Act, King IV), and compliance.Strategic mindset; able to see the bigger business picture, not just black-letter law.