What Jobs are available for Attorney in South Africa?

Company Description:

BEE ON CALL is a company based out of UNIT 12 SIR BENJAMIN PROMENADE 22 OXFORD ROAD, DURBANVILLE, Western Cape, South Africa. BEE On Call helps businesses become compliant with BEE regulations by providing expert advice, training, and support on various aspects of BEE compliance, including ownership, management control, employment equity, skills development, and enterprise and supplier development. Our team of experienced consultants can help businesses to develop and implement a customised BEE strategy that is aligned with their specific needs, objectives, and budget, and that maximises their BEE scorecard points and benefits.

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Durbanville for a candidate attorney. The role involves conducting legal research, providing labour and employment law advice, offering legal advice, and conducting negotiations. Day-to-day tasks will include analysing legal documents, attending client meetings, and drafting legal correspondence. Candidates must have their own car.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Legal Research and Analysis:

Candidate attorneys research case law, statutes, and legal principles, and they analyse and summarise legal documents such as contracts, summons, and legislation.

• Document Drafting:

They are responsible for drafting various legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, contracts, legal opinions, and correspondence for clients and courts.

• Client and Court Interaction:

Responsibilities include assisting in client consultations, gathering information for cases, attending court hearings and mediations, and observing proceedings.

• Case and File Management:

This involves organising case documentation, tracking deadlines, and preparing files for filing.

• Administrative Support:

They provide general administrative assistance, such as managing filings, scheduling, and communications to support the legal team.

• Strategic Contribution:

In some roles, candidate attorneys may contribute to the assessment of legal strategy, especially in areas like impact litigation.

• Team and Leadership Development:

They may supervise junior team members and participate in strategy meetings while also developing their own communication and interpersonal skills.

Purpose of the Role:

• Practical Experience:

The candidate attorney period serves as a crucial phase to gain hands-on experience in a real-world legal environment.

• Skill Development:

The role is designed to refine legal reasoning, analytical skills, writing abilities, and ethical decision-making.

• Professional Growth:

It allows aspiring lawyers to learn from experienced mentors, build their professional network, and gain exposure to various areas of law and court procedures.

Language proficiency:

• The candidate should be fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

Working hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 - 17:00

Remuneration:

• R – R per month.

Please submit the following with your application:

• CV
• LLB or equivalent degree
• Copy of driver's license
• Copy of identity card/book

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: R8 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durbanville, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Language:

• English and Afrikaans (Required)

Work Location: In person

Project Attorney – Fundraising

CrossBoundary Energy

About The Firm
CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $710M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.

The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable-led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground-mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites. As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

Why join us?
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at 

What You'll Do
CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time attorney to support its fundraising and investment activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, senior counsel and the investment team to structure, draft, negotiate, and close financing and fundraising documentation for CBE's portfolio of energy projects. This role will also involve advising on debt and equity funding structures at both the portfolio and individual project levels, assisting with investor relations, and ensuring corporate and covenant compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will engage directly with the investment, finance, and legal teams, and play a key role in enabling the growth of CBE's capital base and supporting its mission to expand renewable energy access across Africa and beyond.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate debt and equity finance documents, including loan agreements, convertible notes, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, , security agreements, side letters etc.
• Support structuring of investment vehicles and capital raising initiatives across jurisdictions
• Lead transaction closing processes
• Advise internal teams on legal aspects of investor onboarding, fund governance, and compliance
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance of fundraising activities in all relevant markets
• Collaborate with external counsel and advisors on fundraising transactions
• Maintain and improve legal templates and precedents for fundraising and investment documentation
• Monitor investor agreement compliance and reporting obligations
• Support investor due diligence processes and respond to legal queries from prospective investors

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in a premier law firm and/or in-house legal department focused on fundraising, investment, or project finance
• Experience drafting and negotiating debt and equity finance agreements, shareholder agreements, and broader suite of financing documents including security documents
• Familiarity with corporate structuring and investor relations in emerging markets
• Strong understanding of project finance and capital raising mechanisms
• Law degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited university
• Bar admission
• Fluency in English; French language skills would be a benefit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Who You Are

• Self-starter passionate about unlocking capital for sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets
• Commercially minded legal expert with a strong understanding of fundraising and investment structures
• Adept at identifying and mitigating legal risks in financing transactions and investor agreements
• Patient puzzle-solver who perseveres through complexity to find practical solutions
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder across jurisdictions and cultures
• Ethical and principled, with a strong grasp of international standards for investor relations and compliance
• Systematic and highly organized, with personal accountability for managing multiple workstreams
• Effective in a fast-moving and complex environment

Location / Travel
The successful candidate would be based in Cape Town, South Africa. The position will require international travel.

Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to 

Contact
Interested candidates should apply

Swanepoel Van Zyl Attorneys is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Candidate Attorney to join our team.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

• Proficient in both English and Afrikaans (spoken and written).

Advantages:

• An understanding of conveyancing procedures and property law

Please submit your CV, academic transcript, and references to 

Company Description

Malherbe Rigg & Ranwell Inc. is a diverse and unique law firm located on the East Rand of Johannesburg, established in 1894. The firm excels in various legal fields, including litigation, conveyancing, commercial law, labor law, and administration of deceased estates. Supervised by its experienced directors, the professional team continuously delivers advanced and effective solutions to clients. The firm is committed to community empowerment and our commitment is to serve every client with excellence, innovation, and professionalism.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Candidate Attorney to commence in January 2026. The Candidate Attorney will be responsible for conducting thorough legal research, assisting in various cases, participating in client consultations, drafting legal documents, and supporting senior attorneys in various legal proceedings.

We're on the lookout for a talented
Commercial Attorney (Associate)
with extensive experience in
commercial contracting
. A strong candidate that brings wide legal expertise in
negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex commercial contracts,
especially within the
supply chain and procurement space
.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you

LOCATION:
Observatory,
Cape Town

TITLE: Commercial Attorney (Supply chain and Procurement)

LEVEL:
Associate

JOB TYPE:
Full Time (Hybrid)

Minimum Requirements:

• LLB or equivalent legal degree and admission as an attorney
• At least 5 years' experience in a commercial legal environment with commercial contracting expertise
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts (particularly in procurement)
• Based in Cape Town
• Industry knowledge in mining is a strong advantage
• A mature team-player who is able to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, with a focus on
  procurement contracts
• Ensure contracts comply with legal standards, company/client policies, playbooks and/or industry standards
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with commercial contracts and provide strategic recommendations on risk mitigation
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues
• Lead contract negotiations with third parties, delivering optimal outcomes for clients
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically in addressing legal and business challenges
• Work seamlessly within a collaborative legal team and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, handling multiple priorities efficiently.

What We're Looking For:

• A commercial thinker with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments
• A team player with a proactive and professional attitude

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Please note that Morae Global Corporation does not engage the services of recruitment agencies, as we are supported by a highly skilled internal global talent team.

Now Hiring: Junior Attorney — Power, Precision & Cross-Border Action

Ready to flex your legal muscle across borders? We're hiring a Junior Attorney to join our high-performing legal team in Johannesburg — supporting everything from debt collection and compliance to cross-jurisdictional contract law.

This is your chance to go beyond basic — and build a career in an international, fast-paced startup where your voice, your brain, and your ambition actually matter.

In-Office | Johannesburg

Monday–Friday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Full-Time | Canadian + South African Legal Focus

Competitive Pay + Perks That Hit Different:

Spa access, daily in-house barista, monthly team bonding, and company dinners twice a week.

Who You Are:

LLB or equivalent law degree — newly admitted or on your way

1–3 years of experience in debt collection, compliance, or contract law

Sharp legal researcher, confident drafter, and ready to handle client comms like a pro

Comfortable in negotiations, fast-moving matters, and high-responsibility environments

Proactive, poised, and never the bottleneck

Hungry to grow — and eager to learn from senior counsel, not just shadow them

Bonus Points For:

Experience with Canadian legal systems (especially debt enforcement)

Familiarity with South African regulatory frameworks

Exposure to cross-border legal issues and small claims court

Strong command of legal software, document tools & MS Office

What You'll Own:

Manage debt collection & client payment matters — from email to escalation

Draft, review, and maintain contracts across multiple jurisdictions

Conduct legal research and translate it into clear, strategic advice

Handle small claims support and liaise with external counsel

Ensure compliance and contribute to internal risk mitigation strategies

Tackle cross-border legal projects between Canada and South Africa

Keep files tight, deadlines tracked, and documentation flawless

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

You'll work at the intersection of law, business, and strategy

Get real exposure to cross-border matters — and grow fast

Work directly with founders, senior leaders, and legal executives

Access mentorship, ownership, and big-league responsibilities from day one

Enjoy a culture where precision meets performance — and every voice matters

Ready to build your legal legacy?

Send your CV + a 15–30 second intro video to: ()

Subject Line: Junior Attorney Application – Your Name

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Recruiter:
Dante Personnel

Job Ref:
PTA /LFGL

Date posted:
Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:
Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well established law firm that is based in Ballito is looking for a Candidate Attorney to join their law firm on October 1st or as soon as possible.

Salary: Market Related + Compensation for travelling to Court
POSITION INFO:
*Minimum requirements: *

• LLB
• Previous experience would be preferred
• Interest in Civil Litigation and RAF Litigation
• Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal) would be advantageous
• Driver's License and own transport would be advantageous
• Computer literate in MS Office

**Consultant: Nicole Smit - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen

Apply via our website

Or apply directly on the link below
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful**