What Jobs are available for Corporate Legal in South Africa?

The programme provides an opportunity for unemployed graduates or applicants seeking to gain experience that will complement their theoretical studies to enable them to gain access to the labour market.

A graduate holding the following:

• A qualification in LLB
• Analytical, Problem solving and Communication and team player
• Candidates who have previously participated in an internship and graduate programme should not apply.

ELIGEBILITY CRITERIA:

To be eligible, applicants MUST meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a South Africa Citizen or South African Permanent Resident (with a valid South African Identity document).
• Non-South Africans are not eligible to apply.

DURATION:

The internship programme is offered for a period of 24 Months. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract for the duration of the internship programme.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Appointments will consider the Cidb Employment Equity plan

Candidates who have previously applied, are encouraged to re-apply.

Candidates not contacted within three (3) months must consider their applications unsuccessful. Relocation will be at the cost of the applicant.

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

We have a
Legal Corporate Finance

position available for a qualified attorney (3 – 5 years post-articles / sponsor experience) in the Cape Town/Somerset West area.

Job description - Legal Corporate Finance Associate / Senior Associate

The position is a rare role for a talented commercially minded attorney to join a premier corporate finance team based in Cape Town/Somerset West. As a member of our corporate finance team, you join a team that provides bespoke advice on listings, delistings, B-BBEE transactions, capital raisings, secondary placements, rights offers, M&A transactions, schemes of arrangements, section 112 disposals and other corporate finance transactions, in both the listed and unlisted space. The role will require leading and project management of transactions, drafting and reviewing transactional and corporate finance documentation, including legal agreements, circulars and announcements. 

Requirements / Preferences

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Admitted attorney - essential;

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Articles at corporate / commercial firm – essential;

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Knowledge and experience with the JSE Listings Requirements – essential;

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Knowledge and experience with the Takeover Regulations – essential

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Commercial law experience – essential;

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Knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act – essential;

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Experience in a JSE sponsor / designated advisory role – preferred; and

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Knowledge and understanding of the Competition Act – preferred.

Competencies

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Ability to work independently;

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Ability to lead and project manage corporate finance transactions;

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

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Strong attention to detail;

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Excellent legal drafting skills;

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Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task;

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Confidence to interact and liaise with CEOs, FDs and regulators;

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Commercially minded, proactive and problem solving; and  

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Hard working and resilient, with the ability to operate in a high
-paced and time-
sensitive environment.

Applications

Should you meet the above requirements and want to be part of a dynamic and growing team of professionals, please forward your comprehensive CV, academic transcripts and copies of your qualifications

to

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 10 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary expectations

Market Related and dependent on experience.

Role summary

We are seeking a Legal & Corporate Officer to support the legal and company secretarial functions of our Luxembourg-based Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM), as well as other group entities where required.

The role primarily focuses on legal matters and governance support related to Luxembourg-regulated funds, with broader responsibilities extending to company secretarial services for our Luxembourg PSF, Altum Luxembourg S.A., and UK businesses where appropriate.

Reporting lines include the Senior Legal Officer of the AIFM (dotted) and the Head of Legal in Jersey (direct). This position is well-suited to candidates with relevant legal and co-sec experience, particularly within the Luxembourg regulatory environment.

Key responsibilities

Legal

• Reviewing and/or negotiating documentation (e.g. limited partnership agreement, services agreement, delegation agreement).
• Drafting fund documentation such as board resolutions.
• Providing support on the marketing and pre-marketing review of documentation.
• Undertaking regulatory reporting such as PRIIPs-KiiDs, EPT, EMT, or EET's production, coordination and review.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments (e.g. AIFMD, SFDR, ELTIF) and assess their impact on the business.
• Contributing to internal governance, risk management and product development initiatives.

Company Secretarial

• Prepare and maintain board and committee agendas, minutes and resolutions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with various departments to collect necessary reports and information for board and committee meetings.
• Attend and minute board and committee meetings.
• Receive, monitor and keep up to date with constitutional, regulatory and legal requirements as applicable.
• Deal with correspondence, collate information and write relevant reports, ensuring decisions made or action points agreed are communicated to the relevant parties and completed within timescales set and agreed.
• Provide contribution to meeting discussions.
• Arrange the filing of statutory returns, including annual returns, financial statements, and other statutory reports.
• Audit coordination.
• Annual report coordination (run in parallel with the audit) and semi-annual report coordination.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification: LLB law degree and/or ICSA, CSSA qualification. (Admitted Attorney advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a knowledge of Luxembourg / EU fund structures and regulatory frameworks.
• Business and management practices and business ethics - corporate business administration
• Strong interpersonal and good written & oral communication skills.
• Robust logic and reasoning.
• Flexibility to adapt working hours and priorities in response to regulatory deadlines, board requirements and business needs.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities as the business evolves.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Utilise and comply with procedures and standard documents.
• Keep up to date with technology and business tools relevant to the role.

Our client, a non-profit, medical scheme is seeking a Legal & Corporate Governance Manager based in Pretoria.

Duties include the following, but not limited to:

Provide comprehensive legal support and advisory services to the company

To manage the compliance program and reviews all legal and compliance issues/concerns within the company

To assist the Executive with risk management and manage litigation and governance for and on behalf of the scheme

Assist with policy development in line with legislation

Requirements:

Grade 12

LLB

Admission as an attorney

Membership with the legal practice council (previously law society)

Minimum of 8 year's managerial experience in a legal environment

Salary: Market related

Please send your CV to

Closing date for applications are 19/09/2025

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to for guidance.

Together we can.

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

Role Purpose/Business Unit:
Responsible for providing legal advice to line leaders and executives of the Enterprise Business Unit in Vodacom South Africa on a broad range of commercial, legal and regulatory matters in a manner which ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for providing accurate, effective, and timely legal advice, analysis and support at an expert level on complex matters of significant, strategic and/or financial value to the Enterprise Business Unit
• Negotiating with enterprise customers complex transactions and commercial arrangements relating to the company's Enterprise Business Unit and providing legal advice regarding these transactions and arrangements to senior business stakeholders
• Drafting a wide range of complex contracts for the Enterprise Business Unit
• Collaborate with Vodacom Contract Management Team and work closely with the multi-disciplinary operational functions to draft service agreements for complex solution designs
• Collaborate with executive teams to improve commercial strategy and devise negotiation plans
• Maintain visibility across enterprise contractual commitments and ensuring alignment with commercial and operational teams
• Identify and communicate legal and compliance risks and manage legal risk
• Provide general legal guidance and advice to business
• Draft promotion / competition / product terms and conditions
• Manage and resolve customer disputes within the Enterprise Business Unit
• Keep business stakeholders updated and briefed on key projects and risk management
• Ensure that all legal matters are reported and managed in accordance with company governance requirements and processes, delegation of authority, and Group Code of Conduct
• Actively participate in the broader Vodafone and Vodacom legal community to bring benefit from experience, expertise, and synergies to Vodacom
• Keep Managing Executive: Legal Affairs and/or Chief Legal Risk and Compliance Officer (as the case may be) informed /involved on major or complex issues

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• LLB Degree and admitted attorney with a minimum of 8 – 10 years post qualification experience
• Prior experience in providing commercial legal advice within a major law firm or reputable corporate
• Extensive commercial law and commercial drafting and negotiation experience, with ability to provide timely, innovative and commercially-sound legal solutions in a fast- moving industry
• Experienced commercial attorney with knowledge of telecoms industry and general technology law
• Fluency in English is mandatory

Knowledge:

• Demonstrable wide-ranging commercial experience. (essential)
• Working knowledge of Competition Law, Data Privacy Laws and Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act essential
• Experience in assisting with advising on bids and related work advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices, laws and regulations relevant to Vodacom South Africa's Enterprise Business Unit, with a deep understanding of the unique legal challenges faced by companies operating in the telecommunications and technology sectors

Core Competencies:

• Highly developed decision-making, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Team player with strong negotiating/persuasive skills
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills and attention to detail
• A solutions-focused, engaging approach whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
• An agile (think on your feet and flexible around business priorities), hands-on professional with a strong sense of initiative, pro-activity and an investigative mind-set
• Commercial acumen. Customer Focused. Ability to understand trade-offs/balance between business risk and legal compliance
• External perspective, i.e., anticipate market changes and recommend viable solutions
• Proactive stakeholder engagement
• Proactive awareness and communication of legal and / or regulatory developments within the telecommunications and technology industries

Closing date for Applications:
10 October 2025.
The base location for this role is
Vodacom, Midrand Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

A reputable Medical Aid is seeking a Legal & Corporate Governance Manager to join their team in Pretoria.

Job Purpose

• Provide comprehensive legal support and Advisory services to the Scheme
• Manage the compliance program and reviews all legal and compliance issues/concerns within the Scheme.
• Assist the Executive with Risk Management and manage litigation and governance for and on behalf of the scheme.
• Assist with policy development in line with legislation.
• Provide support to procurement function.
• Resolve contract related queries timeously and effectively.
• Provide support to the FRC
• Represent the Scheme at HFMU
• Provide support to HR in matters relating to IR.
• Implementation of compliance findings
• Provide legal and corporate governance advice to all stakeholders within the organisation
• Draft and vet all legal documents including letters, TOR's, Contracts, opinions, research papers, reports, etc.
• Manage and review litigation progress with Management and external Attorneys.
• Assist in providing the necessary governance support to staff and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney
• A minimum 8 Years Management experience

At Smollan, we're on an evolutionary journey where we're shifting our story. We're looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy, and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.

Our organization is looking for a
Group Legal Advisor
to review commercial agreements, provide legal and business-focused advice, and identify legal risks. This role will support the Group General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel.

As a Group Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Statutory and Regulatory Administration:
  Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and CIPC, advising on corporate governance best practices, and staying up to date on changes in relevant laws.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
  Drafting and amending commercial contracts, negotiating with clients and suppliers, and tracking and reporting on contractual issues to Exco.
• Legal Advisory and Compliance:
  Providing support on general legal issues, interpreting laws and regulations, and coordinating with external legal assistance. You will also engage with the Board, business executives, and regulatory bodies as needed.

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should have:

• An admitted attorney of the High Court with a Degree/NQF level 7.
• Approximately six years of overall experience in a top-tier law firm or multi-national corporation, with required experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Desirable experience includes financial services, corporate/company secretarial work, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong skills in critical thinking, commercial acumen, communication, and problem-solving.