Job Description

Role Overview
A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to join its Head Office team in Johannesburg on a fixed-term contract. The role is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, overseeing compliance frameworks, managing legal risk, and supporting governance processes across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a confident legal professional with strong contract management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general legal advice and support across organisational operations
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs and related agreements
Oversee contract management processes and ensure legal compliance
Attend to legal correspondence, disputes, summons and court processes
Liaise with external attorneys, legal advisors and company secretarial service providers
Conduct legal research and provide opinions on regulatory and legislative matters
Develop, implement and monitor compliance programmes and frameworks
Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain compliance risk registers
Monitor adherence to legislation, policies, codes and standards
Compile compliance and legal reports for senior management and committees
Support governance processes, board and committee documentation
Facilitate compliance training and awareness initiatives
Provide ad hoc legal, compliance and project support as required
Minimum Requirements
LLB or equivalent legal qualification (NQF Level 7)
Admitted Attorney or completed articles (advantageous)
8-10 years' experience in a legal, regulatory or compliance environment
Strong experience in contract drafting and contract management
Sound knowledge of South African legislation and compliance frameworks
Experience in compliance monitoring programmes and risk management
Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and ability to work independently
Computer literacy (MS Office)
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally when required
Key Competencies
Legal advisory and regulatory interpretation
Compliance risk identification and mitigation
Governance and policy development
Stakeholder and regulator engagement
Ethical judgement and professional integrity
Remuneration
Market Related Salary depending on experience
Interested?
If you are a detail-driven legal professional with a solid compliance background, this role offers meaningful exposure at a senior operational level.
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