Legal Counsel

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Are you a business-oriented legal professional with a passion for practical legal advice, collaboration and responsible business? Are you ready to help shape legal and compliance solutions that support Volvo Group Southern Africa’s business ambitions while protecting our people, customers and company? If so, you may be the colleague we are looking for.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the Legal Counsel is to provide business-oriented legal advice and support to VGSA on a broad range of legal, regulatory, contractual and compliance matters. You will translate business needs into practical legal solutions, support risk management and help embed a strong compliance culture in day-to-day operations.

The role covers legal support across relevant business areas, including commercial contracts, corporate and governance matters, regulatory compliance, employment and industrial relations, aftermarket and distribution matters, litigation and dispute management, competition and anti-trust matters, data protection, ethics and other operational legal topics as required.

Reporting: This position is based at Volvo Group Southern Africa (VGSA) Pty headquarters. You will report to VGSA’s Managing Director, with a dotted line into Volvo Trucks International, where you will be supported by an experienced lawyer and the central Volvo Trucks Legal team.

Job Objectives

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to VGSA business stakeholders on applicable laws, regulations and legal risks connected to business strategies and operations.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial contracts, letters of agreement, policies, templates and other legal documents relating to trade, commercial, financial and operational matters.
• Identify, assess and help mitigate legal and compliance risks, balancing sound legal judgment with practical business objectives.
• Research, analyse and interpret proposed and existing laws, regulations and legal developments relevant to VGSA and the Volvo Group business in Southern Africa.
• Support the business on compliance matters, including the Code of Conduct, whistleblowing principles, compliance policies, data protection requirements and other Volvo Group policies and guidelines.
• Assist with dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, mediation and interactions with courts, authorities or regulators, as appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel on complex or specialist matters, ensuring high-quality, efficient and commercially relevant support.
• Develop and update legal and compliance policies, procedures, guidelines and contract templates where needed.
• Deliver legal and compliance training and communications that help build awareness, accountability and a culture of doing business the right way.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in the business and within the Volvo Group to support common decisions, best practices and continuous improvement.

Who are you?

We believe that the right mindset will make a difference in this role. You are curious, proactive and confident in providing clear advice in a dynamic business environment. You enjoy working close to the business, building trust with stakeholders and explaining legal concepts in a way that enables practical decisions.
You have strong integrity and accountability, sound judgment and the ability to manage several matters at the same time. You are comfortable working independently, while also valuing teamwork, knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration. Above all, you bring a problem-solving attitude and the ability to balance legal risk with business needs.

Qualification & Job Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Valid admission or licence to practise law in the relevant jurisdiction, where required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
• Experience with employment and industrial relations matters, including applicable South African labour and occupational health and safety legislation, is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law, corporate law, competition law, data privacy law, compliance, risk management and regulatory matters.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts and provide concise written legal opinions.
• Commercial acumen, analytical thinking, planning and organising skills, with the ability to deliver results and meet business expectations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, networking and negotiation skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at different levels of the organization and explain legal concepts to non-legal business partners
• Capable of working independently, showing initiative and problem-solving skills, while also thriving in a team environment.
• Commitment to Volvo Group values, ethical conduct, compliance and continuous learning.

What can we offer you?

We offer an exciting opportunity to work in a global organisation with strong values, meaningful business challenges and close collaboration across functions and geographies. You will gain valuable in-house legal experience, contribute to responsible business and compliance culture, and develop your skills in an environment where teamwork, trust and professional growth matter.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply. 

Application Closing Date: 03 July 2026.

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.