Job Description

Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals and provide practical legal advice.

2. Legal Proceedings & Litigation Management

• Manage legal proceedings end-to-end, including drafting pleadings, briefing counsel, and representing the company when required.
• Maintain accurate litigation records and ensure consistent reporting.

3. Debt Recovery & Enforcement

• Oversee debt-recovery strategies, settlement negotiations and enforcement proceedings.
• Work with external attorneys, sheriffs and internal teams to accelerate recoveries.

4. Compliance, Governance & Policy Development

• Draft, review and implement internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Support regulatory compliance relating to POPIA, FICA/AML, cybersecurity and other applicable laws.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, reporting and audits.

5. Company Secretarial Support

• Assist the Company Secretary with CIPC filings, maintaining statutory registers, preparing resolutions and ensuring Companies Act compliance.
• Assist and coordinate board packs and governance documentation.

6. Operational Legal Support

• Provide legal opinions and support to cross-functional teams.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and recommend solutions.

Key Requirements

• LLB degree from a recognised institution.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience, preferably within a commercial law firm.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong drafting ability, commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills Required