Paralegal / Legal Officer

mothers2mothers (m2m) is a proudly African NGO that unlocks the power of women to end health inequities. We employ, train, and support women living with HIV as frontline health workers across sub-Saharan Africa-called Mentor Mothers. These women deliver life saving health services, educate communities, and create brighter futures for millions of families. Since 2001, m2m has reached over 17 million women and children with critical health services and support, proving that when women lead, communities thrive. We have also partnered with governments on more than 10 major initiatives to scale our impact. Now, at a time of unprecedented disruption to funding models for NGOs, we are more determined than ever to achieve our dream of helping to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030, and create a future where health for all creates opportunity for all. That vision requires bold philanthropic investment - and that's where you come in. For more information, visit

Job Title

mothers2mothers -> m2m Head Office -> Executive

Location

Cape Town - , 8000 ZA (Primary)

Type of position

Permanent

Education

Degree

Closing Date

6/3/2026

The Paralegal / Legal Officer provides legal, governance, and compliance support to the General Counsel across m2m's South African and multi-country operations. The role focuses on contract management, governance recordkeeping, compliance coordination, and legal administration within a donor-funded NGO environment.

1. Legal Support and Contract Management

• Prepare, review, track, and file legal agreements including MOUs, NDAs, DPAs, consultant and vendor contracts, subgrants, and lease agreements.
• Maintain contract templates and trackers; support negotiations and signature processes.

2. Corporate Governance and Compliance Support

• Maintain statutory records, governance documents, and entity registrations.
• Support board and committee processes and ongoing regulatory compliance.

3. Data Protection and Information Management

• Support POPIA/GDPR compliance, maintain privacy documentation and registers, and manage confidential legal records.

4. Litigation and External Counsel Coordination

• Assist with litigation administration, liaison with external counsel, and tracking of legal spend.

5. Knowledge Management and Training

• Maintain the legal knowledge base and policy library; assist with internal training and legal research.

Qualification and Experience:

Must-Have:

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Admitted attorney, or significant experience as a senior paralegal or legal officer.
• 3 years' experience.
• Strong contract management and legal administration experience.

Nice-to-Have:

• NGO or donor-funded environment experience.
• Governance or company secretarial exposure.
• Familiarity with POPIA/GDPR and multi-jurisdictional work.

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m's remuneration policies.