Legal Specialist

Legal Specialist

We are looking for a proactive Legal Specialist to help drive business success while ensuring compliance.

• Provide proactive legal advice on a wide range of matters affecting the business, including regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including commercial contracts, service level agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with all relevant legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide practical solutions to mitigate such risks.
• Support the business in contract management and interpretation of legal documents.
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage outsourced legal services where required.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on complex legal issues.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments, advising the business on potential impact.
• Provide training and awareness to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance related matters.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised institution.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years' post admission experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience within financial services or a regulated environment will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of South African legislation and corporate governance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong judgement and decision making ability.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.