115 Experienced Lawyer jobs in South Africa

• Australian market-leading cross-border restructuring, insolvency, and special situations matters across Asia-Pacific
• Mining, Power and Energy Networks, Oil and Gas, Banks, Funds and investment management, Private Equity
• Genuine international career pathways with secondments, global integration, and alignment to the firm's premium client base
• Relocation to Perth, Western Australia, Visa sponsorship opportunity

Join an integrated banking and finance team of 10 led by a partner recognised for advising on some of the most complex restructuring and special situations mandates in the Asia-Pacific market. This team is one of the most internationally active finance and restructuring teams in Perth. The practice is engaged on high-value restructurings, distressed financings, refinancing's, and insolvency-related transactions, with an emphasis on cross-border matters involving Hong Kong, London, Australia, and Europe.

The team operates within an integrated global platform and is strategically positioned to give lawyers a breadth of exposure rarely available in the Perth market, positioning you for the highest end of global opportunities career wise both internally and externally, moving forward.

The role combines technical restructuring, turnaround and distressed advisory with exposure to sophisticated finance elements, including debt refinancing, distressed credit, and enforcement strategies. Clients span leading banks, private credit and debt funds, and major corporates operating across energy, mining, commodities, and infrastructure at the multinational level.

Operating with significant client contact and direct partner engagement, you'll take carriage of some matters directly and contribute strategically to some significant case management. Overall, this will suit someone that is motivated by broadening their breadth in complex international commercial structuring.

About you:

• Bachelor of Laws, strong academics (English Law)
• 5–8 years' PQE, ideally after completing a reputed firm rotation program
• Front-end restructuring and insolvency depth
• Experience in managing complex transactions with cross-border elements
• Commercial acumen, at ease engaging with major financial institutions and corporates

If you would like to explore the finer details, please feel free to get in contact directly to discuss further. Your details and consult will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Felicity McManus – Director

McManus Partners support career moves that elevate. This is our primary purpose. Operating on a national scale, we bring over 20 years' expertise consulting lawyers in their career, a deep knowledge of the legal environment, and the ability to support all practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Litigation & Disputes, Property & Real Estate, Environment & Planning, Family, Private & Estates, Workplace, Resources and Infrastructure & Construction.

Job Description
We are looking for a full-time Commercial Property Lawyer to join our team, based in Clayfield, Queensland. The Commercial Property Lawyer will be responsible for managing legal issues related to commercial property transactions, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, providing legal advice on real estate and commercial matters, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

If you have 2 years + experience in commercial property law, strong technical skills, and you're looking for a supportive and friendly team environment, then this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law, with a focus on Commercial Property
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing Commercial Contracts
• Strong understanding of Legal Issues and providing Legal Advice
• Knowledge of Data Privacy regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Senior Litigation LawyersAuckland , NZL

Specialization: Litigation

Are you a Senior Litigation Attorney seeking a new challenge in a beautiful country with a dynamic legal community? Our client, an award-winning law firm in Auckland, New Zealand, has an exciting opportunity for you

They are looking for experienced Senior Litigation Attorneys who are ready to relocate and qualify as solicitors in New Zealand. The firm offers comprehensive support, including assistance with obtaining your visa and becoming a qualified solicitor in New Zealand.

Requirements:

Minimum of 8 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)

Expertise in Commercial Litigation

Experience in Insolvency Law is highly desirable

If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level in a thriving environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Corporate lawyers - Senior Associate level (Newly Qualified - 3 years PQE
).

Job description:

The PwC South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre (SATIC) is a service delivery centre serving PwC UK LLP and is an independent member of the PwC international network of firms. By joining SATIC you will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and you will be part of the PwC Entity Governance and Compliance (EGC) team which is located in the UK across several locations. The teams focus on executing deals, variety of transactions which can include post deal transactions activity and organization wide transformation programmes. You will primarily work on project-based assignments, which will include corporate transactions and reorganizations, legal entity rationalization projects as well as providing specialist regulatory advice and corporate governance support to our clients. While based in Johannesburg, you will work closely with all team members in the UK.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for
Newly Qualified to 3-year PQE South African admitted lawyers
who have broad and general corporate law and transactional background to join this busy and friendly team at Senior Associate level.

As a Senior Associate within the team, you will:

• Handle a wide variety of corporate transactions and projects, often involving detailed technical legal work including but not limited to, UK business restructuring projects (e.g., pre- and post-deal carve outs, legal entity simplification projects and reorganisations, cash repatriation exercises, post merger activity and entity migrations / conversions), variety of transactions which can include post deal transactions, Legal Due Diligence (buy and sell side), Entity management, etc
• Draft a wide range of legal documentation for transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other PwC legal teams in the Legal network, across other jurisdictions.
• Support multi-disciplinary project teams with the coordination and implementation of transactions.
• Use and develop an understanding of efficient project management tools and legal technology to support the delivery of our work.
• Collaborate with other PwC teams outside of legal, such as tax, accounting and deals advisers, gaining deeper insights into the business rationale and commercial context of the work we do.
• Support the UK's team practice's growth through the delivery of our services to an exceptional standard and assisting our clients fulfil their commercial objectives.
• Building relationships with clients and PwC professionals, whilst working on global matters under appropriate supervision.
• Support the implementation and management of transactions with significant responsibility, and client interaction, in a supported learning framework.
• Participating in business development opportunities and networking activities, which will include the creation and amendment of business development materials, responding to 'requests for proposal' (RfPs) and 'requests for information' (RfIs).

Training

You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through our comprehensive training programme which will provide you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills in English corporate law and corporate governance fundamentals (e.g., distributions, share capital maintenance and capital reductions).

You will also have the opportunity to attend future training that is provided to the team which may cover relevant legal and governance updates as well as broader tax, accounting and related topics that impact our clients.

The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of corporate work.

The nature of working so closely alongside professionals in PwC's various teams across London and the regions, as well as worldwide, leads to an incredibly diverse range of work and experiences that you will be expected to collaborate and work on.

Requirements

• NQ to 3 years PQE. Although individuals with 3-4 years PQE will still be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A qualified attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Excellent academic background.
• A solid understanding of general corporate law, commercial, governance, compliance practice and experience within either a private practice law firm or in-house corporate legal team.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing a broad range of corporate legal documents (Board and Shareholder Resolutions, subscription letters, registry forms).
• Experience of intra-group corporate transactions and solvent business restructuring work - ranging from significant multi-territory reorganization projects to smaller intra-group transactions.
• Strong organizational skills and experience of taking on significant levels of responsibility on corporate transactions, including the management and coordination of local legal and governance teams and external advisors.
• An interest in working in a variety of corporate areas, intra-group transactions and regulatory advisory support.
• Strong client service skills and experience with dealing with clients directly.
• Primarily a team player but also able to work under their own initiative.
• Clear, articulate and confident in written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to get involved in business development and networking activities.
• A desire to network and build relationships within PwC and with clients.

Desirable skills:

• Business development experience – responding to RFI's and RFP's.
• Strong IT skills. (Office 356, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience of working with non-legal advisors.
• Experience with using legal technology solutions (AI solutions, legal document automation, legal contract review solutions

Do you have the experience and confidence to handle complex commercial disputes from day one? This role offers the chance to join a fast-paced environment where your litigation expertise will directly shape outcomes for the business.

We're looking for a Commercial Litigation Attorney with at least 5 years' PQE who can quickly take ownership of matters and deliver results. Success in this role calls for critical thinking, strong problem-solving, and the ability to provide commercially grounded advice. Negotiation and client management skills are key, as is the confidence to navigate challenging discussions and maintain professional integrity under pressure.

This contract offers exposure to high-value, fast-moving litigation matters in a business setting. You'll be trusted to work independently but with access to supportive colleagues and resources. If you're looking for an assignment that will stretch your expertise, keep you on your toes, and showcase your ability to deliver results in demanding circumstances, this role is for you.

• Advise on and manage a range of commercial litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, correspondence, and advisory notes
• Represent the business in disputes, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercially practical guidance
• Manage case files and coordinate with external counsel where required
• Support the internal legal team with risk assessments, reporting, and strategic advice

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation
• Proven ability to handle complex disputes independently, from drafting through to resolution
• Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Immediate availability for a 3–6 month contract
• Prior exposure to arbitration, cross-border disputes, or high-value commercial matters would be an advantage

We're looking for a
Commercial Litigation Attorney
to take on a
3–6 month contract, starting immediately
. You'll step into complex, high-value disputes where your expertise and ability to deliver under pressure will make a real impact.

Role Description
Do you have the experience and confidence to handle complex commercial disputes from day one? This role offers the chance to join a fast-paced environment where your litigation expertise will directly shape outcomes for the business.

We're looking for a Commercial Litigation Attorney with at least 5 years' PQE who can quickly take ownership of matters and deliver results. Success in this role calls for critical thinking, strong problem-solving, and the ability to provide commercially grounded advice. Negotiation and client management skills are key, as is the confidence to navigate challenging discussions and maintain professional integrity under pressure.

This contract offers exposure to high-value, fast-moving litigation matters in a business setting. You'll be trusted to work independently but with access to supportive colleagues and resources. If you're looking for an assignment that will stretch your expertise, keep you on your toes, and showcase your ability to deliver results in demanding circumstances, this role is for you.

Role Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a range of commercial litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, correspondence, and advisory notes
• Represent the business in disputes, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercially practical guidance
• Manage case files and coordinate with external counsel where required
• Support the internal legal team with risk assessments, reporting, and strategic advice

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation
• Proven ability to handle complex disputes independently, from drafting through to resolution
• Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Immediate availability for a 3–6 month contract
• Prior exposure to arbitration, cross-border disputes, or high-value commercial matters would be an advantage

Company Description

MOSA provides legally qualified professionals to firms within England and Wales.

Role Description

This is a full-time permanent remote role for an experienced litigation Lawyer. The role will involve tasks such as providing legal support, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and assisting with case preparation. The candidate will also be responsible for communicating with clients, managing files, and other legal administrative tasks.

The role will be remote from South Africa and therefore a strong internet connection is a necessity.

You will occasionally be required to travel to London but this is expected to be no more than once a year.

The successful candidate may also get the opportunity to qualify in English and Welsh law where they can practice the same from South Africa.

Qualifications/ requirements for the role

• You will need to be a qualified South African Attorney with
  at least 4 years post qualification experience
  in litigation/ dispute resolution;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology;
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks;
• Meticulously follow detailed instructions and procedures;
• Handle client communications with sensitivity and professionalism;
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation;
• Support other lawyers with various administrative tasks.

Hours of work

This position will require you to work Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. English time

Compensation

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume
and a cover letter

outlining their suitability for the role, together with a record of academic grades.

If you have any difficulties in uploading documents, they should be sent to

Procedure for those who make the next round

The advert will remain active until 10 October 2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications in advance.

Anyone who will be progressing to the next round will be contacted no later than 21 October 2025 with details of the next steps.

For those invited to interview, these will take place as follows:

Johannesburg - 25 November 2025

Cape Town - 1 December 2025.

Commercial Contracts Lawyer (0-3 years PQE)

SATIC is a delivery center serving UK PwC and is an independent member of the PwC international network of firms. By joining SATIC and being based in South Africa, you will be part of the PwC NEW Law UK team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be working on project-based assignments, specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support. The UK team vision is to also harness the expertise of the firm to provide end-to-end, technology-enabled services to meet our clients' needs.

The successful candidate will work within the Legal Operations team, an operational team made up of paralegals and legal professionals working for a wide range of clients from numerous household names, MNCs and listed groups as well as privately owned companies across a range of sectors such as Luxury brands, Banks, Manufacturing and more, for General Commercial Contracts, Contract Optimization, Contract Review and Remediation, Procurement or Outsourcing transactions and Technology agreements. This opportunity is in our fast-growing team as a Legal Operations Commercial Contract Senior Associate. We are looking for legal-focused professionals who have experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in a legal and/or corporate environment. The work we undertake is often high profile and cross-border in nature and can involve other legal teams in the PwC international network. Our teams often work with Consulting, Deals, Tax and other professionals from within PwC to deliver a comprehensive and integrated service to our clients.

Role and Responsibilities

You will join as a Senior Associate and contribute to the team's expansion. The role includes and the responsibilities of each role will vary depending on client needs but may include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Following a predefined approach to negotiations
• Managing escalations of complex cases, ensuring the right SME insight is obtained and cases are brought to a resolution
• Checking legal documentation for quality, consistency and content
• Client outreach activities across several different regulations and document types
• Case and documentation review - analysing legal and other documents to identify key facts, anomalies, etc, for categorisation
• Supporting customer service activities and supporting junior members of the team handling complex or difficult client situations
• Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues
• Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client/projects
• Identifying opportunities for efficiencies and taking action to implement them

Essential skills/Requirements:

• Qualified and admitted attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Excellent academic background.
• Relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably at an in-house legal department, ALSP or law firm
• Experience of advising on commercial contracts with strong contract drafting, reviewing and redlining and analytical skills.
• 0-3 years' PQE.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required; and
• Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster.
• Proven analytical and sceptical mindset with an ability to develop solutions to technical problems
• Proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships well with senior stakeholders
• Self-starter and motivated to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite

The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills and a positive "can do" attitude - ability to achieve goals through teamwork, direct and indirect influence and collaboration.
• Good technical legal skills.
• A keen ability to learn in a fast moving, innovative and technology-enabled environment and a desire to be part of the movement to modernize the in-house delivery of legal services and advance the Legal Operations.

Training

You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through comprehensive training in the ways of working and commercial law fundamentals.

The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of commercial contracting work.

Senior Associate - Junior Financial Services Lawyer (Bi - lateral & syndicated loan experience)

About the role

SATIC is a delivery centre serving UK PwC and is an independent member of the PwC international network of firms. By joining SATIC and being based in South Africa, you will be part of the PwC Legal UK team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be working on project-based assignments, specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team based in one of our state of the art facilities in South Africa. We are looking for
Newly Qualified to 3-4 years PQE South African admitted lawyers
at Senior Associate level with a financial services and transactional background to join this busy, friendly team .

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual with a passion for client service. We are experiencing significant growth in our practice largely due to our ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster.

This is the ideal environment for an individual who wants to be part of the future of legal services and solve real business problems.

Role and Key Responsibilities

You will join as a Senior Associate and contribute to the team's expansion. The role includes:

• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and assessing a wide range of financial services legal documents including loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), security, ancillary and CP documents.
• Providing lending SME and applying market/industry knowledge of lending transactions as part of wider PwC engagements.
• Knowledge-sharing and providing training and tailored lending Subject Matter Expertise support to colleagues in other parts of the PwC network.
• Supporting clients in the negotiation and execution of a range of lending transactions and developing contract negotiation playbooks for clients.
• Supporting clients to leverage technology enabled workflows to support contract preparation, negotiation and execution. Business development, including over time building a network of referrers within PwC as well as developing direct client relationships.

Essential skills/Requirements:

• Qualified and admitted attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Excellent academic background. Experience of negotiating loan agreements and advising on lending and security-related transactional matters, either as an in-house lending lawyer at a bank or other financial institution or at a leading law firm.
• Good working knowledge of LMA documentation and current market practice.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and assessing a wide range of financial services legal documents including loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), security, ancillary and CP documents.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services regulatory space as it impacts on banks, insurers, funds, asset managers and other financial institutions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required.
• Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster.
• Ability to lead, coach and manage junior team members and provide quality assurance and control.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills and a positive "can do" attitude - ability to achieve goals through teamwork, direct and indirect influence and collaboration. Primarily a team player but also able to work under own initiative. Clear, articulate and confident in written and verbal communication skills.
• Good technical legal skills. Expertise in drafting, reviewing and redlining.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• A keen ability to learn in a fast moving, innovative and technology enabled environment and a desire to be part of the movement to modernise the in-house delivery of legal services and advance the New Law Services practice.
• Knowledge of or previous experience in the managed legal services industry or of working as an in-house legal counsel would be advantageous and looked on favourably. The successful candidate will be working with lawyers across the other UK offices and will be occasionally required to travel between offices.

Desirable skills:

• PowerPoint presentation skills
• Strong IT skills. (Office or 356)
• CLM skills

Training

You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through comprehensive training in the ways of working in delivering financial services work.

The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of financial services work.