Legal Rockstar Wanted: In-House
Legal
Specialist
(with Serious Swagger)

Tired of dusty law libraries and endless
billable hours?

Ready to step into the beating heart of a
dynamic business where your legal superpowers actually move the needle every
single day?

We're hunting for a sharp, proactive
Legal
Specialist
who doesn't just spot problems — you crush them with style,
creativity, and rock-solid judgement. If you love turning complex regulations
into clear business wins, negotiating deals like a pro, and keeping the company
one step ahead of the game… this gig was made for you.

Responsibilities:

• 
  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.

Requirements

• 
  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
• 
  Highly 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