Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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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

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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.