44 Family Law jobs in South Africa

• Application Deadline: 30 October 2025
• Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Job Title: Attorney (Family Law)
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Are you an experienced Family Law Attorney seeking to expand your skills and portfolio to advance your career in this field? Our national client has expanded to Cape Town and is looking for a dedicated professional Attorney with a passion for family law.

They require your experience gained within a large Law firm or specialised Family Law company where you can add value with your strong psychological insight and empathy to navigate complex family matters.

Requirements:

• Degree with three to five years legal experience.
• Experience within a law firm incorporating legal research and investigative skills.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Proven track record.
• Strong background in conducting thorough legal research on complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience representing organizations in legal proceedings, negotiations, and mediations.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills for managing legal records and documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Offer strategic legal guidance to management and various departments.
• Perform thorough legal research to support decision-making processes.
• Represent the company in legal disputes, court cases, negotiations, and mediations.
• Implement and oversee legal policies and compliance procedures.
• Monitor and interpret new laws and regulations, advising on their potential impact.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Respond to legal inquiries from various departments in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal aspects of business initiatives.
• Manage and organize legal records and documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and legal education activities.

Law firm in Alberton is looking for a confident litigator who can manage files independently, deliver strategic advice, and perform effectively in and out of court.

Salary: Market-related

Minimum Requirements:

LLB degree + Admission as an Attorney of the High Court

Based in Gauteng or willing to relocate

Proven Family Law litigation experience, including:

Opposed divorces

Matters relating to minor children (care, contact, guardianship)

Protection orders

Adoptions

Maintenance (applications & variations)

Preparation of Parenting/Parental Plans

Strong drafting, case management, and court appearance skills

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Law firm in Alberton is looking for a confident litigator who can manage files independently, deliver strategic advice, and perform effectively in and out of court.

Salary: Market-related

Minimum Requirements:

LLB degree + Admission as an Attorney of the High Court

Based in Gauteng or willing to relocate

Proven Family Law litigation experience, including:

Opposed divorces

Matters relating to minor children (care, contact, guardianship)

Protection orders

Adoptions

Maintenance (applications & variations)

Preparation of Parenting/Parental Plans

Strong drafting, case management, and court appearance skills

Pleasesend your CV to

Between 3 - 5 Years

Company Description

At Pather & Pather Attorneys, we don't just offer legal services - we offer security, strategy, and results. For almost 30 years, clients have trusted us to protect their interests, resolve complex legal matters, and navigate challenges with confidence. Our team of experienced legal professionals is committed to providing tailored solutions that put your needs first. As a B-BBEE Level 1 firm, we champion transformation and empowerment, delivering legal excellence while driving meaningful change.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Litigation & Family Law Associate, located in Umhlanga, Durban. The Litigation & Family Law Associate will be responsible for managing litigation cases, handling family law matters, and providing support to the Family Law and Litigation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and attend to Magistrate's Court hearings and related matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, legal correspondence, and opinions for review.
• Attend client consultations, prepare memos and agendas, and conduct thorough legal research.
• Handle Family Law matters, including divorces, maintenance, domestic violence, and custody proceedings.
• Assist the team in managing a diverse portfolio of cases
• Appear in court and liaise effectively with counsel, clients, and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation for review prior to finalization in support of your team.
• Work independently, managing your own diary and files with professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with your team leader and colleagues to achieve collective success.

Requirements

• LLB Degree and Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• A professional, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong drafting, research, and client management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A client-centric approach with a high level of professionalism.
• Motivated and disciplined, with the ability to report to seniors and operate effectively within a team structure.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly apply via this job post OR;

Send through an email to with the subject line "Litigation & Family Law Associate Position" OR;

Apply via our online portal along with your CV.

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT – FAMILY LAW & CIVIL LITIGATION

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Support professional to support our legal team specializing in family law, real estate, civil litigation, and estate planning. This role is critical to maintaining efficient case management, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth communication with clients, courts, and attorneys. Your organizational skills, discretion, and ability to work independently will be essential to providing high-quality support and facilitating the firm's commitment to excellent service. Join a firm that values strategic advocacy and client-focused solutions and contribute to a dynamic and professional environment.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST (USA)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Calling clients, potential clients, courts, and attorneys to coordinate communication and case updates
• Drafting, organizing, and customizing legal documents prepared by attorneys
• Preparing complete "legal packages" in PDF format for review and filing
• Assisting attorneys by compiling documents and collaborating with on-site assistants on printing and filing processes
• Managing intake calls, scheduling consultations, and maintaining ongoing contact with clients throughout the case lifecycle
• Drafting and filing legal documents related to family law, real estate transactions, and litigation
• Organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and assisting with discovery and trial preparation
• Filing court documents, managing court calendars, and following up on filings and court dates
• Supporting attorneys with legal research, correspondence, and administrative tasks

What We're Looking For:

• At least one to two years of experience supporting legal teams or in a legal support role
• Associate's degree or paralegal certification preferred
• Strong written and spoken English skills, with excellent grammar and punctuation
• Experience with e-filing court documents
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to focus fully on tasks in a distraction-free environment
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, especially in family law and civil litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus for client communication
• Capable of working efficiently in a distraction-free environment
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What's In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from
  1150 USD to 1220 USD
• Paid time off
  and holiday pay.
• Referral and annual
  bonuses.
• 100% Remote,
  Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.

• Handle cases related to Family Law (Existing client files)
• Provide legal advice and support to clients
• Attend court hearings and proceedings
• Draft legal documents and contracts
• Liaise with other stakeholders pertaining cases

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a full-time on-site role in Muscat, Oman for a Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice to the Firm, negotiate contracts, prepare legal documents, resolve legal issues, and manage outside counsel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, focusing on providing legal counsel to multinational clients.
• Strong expertise in multiple areas of law, such as corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property, and litigation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of handling complex legal matters and delivering practical and strategic legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand clients' business objectives and provide commercially viable legal solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior legal professionals.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing demands
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Law degree from an accredited university

Purpose of Role

The Legal Counsel is responsible to ensures that the company adheres to the law, provides legal advice to the business, primarily involving the review and/or drafting of various legal documents. Responsible to give advice and monitor all applicable aspects of it, ensuring that the business follows the proper legally commercial procedure in every way possible.

Context of Role

• Giving accurate and timely advise to the business in a variety of legal topics;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating of all commercial contracts for the Tharisa group, including (but not limited to) mining contracts, project financing, FIDIC (white book, silver book, red book and green book) agreements, joint venture agreements, share subscription agreements, power purchase agreements, intellectual property, licence agreements, acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, confidentiality agreements, lease agreement, immovable property purchase/sale agreements, employment/consultancy agreements;
• Reviewing and negotiating all financing and security agreements required for Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd;
• Attending to and advising generally on all legal matters of the Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd;
• Attending to e-mails from the directors, offices and employees within the Tharisa Group and providing the legal advice as required;
• Attending/responding to notices and official communications from the DMRE;
• Noting and lodging of objections, appeals and applications under the MPRDA, NEMA, NEM:WA and NEM:AQA;
• Attending to all disputes and litigation and briefing/instructing company attorneys (where required) on behalf of Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd;
• Advising on labour disputes;
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Admitted as an attorney / Legal practitioner in terms of the Legal Practice Act, 2014.
• Completed Master's degree in a specific field of the law will be considered an advantage.

Job specific experience

• Proven experience as a Legal Advisor/counsel in the mining environment and/or corporate and commercial law environment.
• Corporate and/or project finance law and administrative law expertise will be considered an advantage.

Inherent requirements

Must be medically fit.

Closing date

04 November 2025.

The Company: Dotdigital is a thriving global community of passionate, dedicated professionals, committed to the collective success of the organization and its clients. Our core principles of innovation, teamwork, and client-focused solutions drive us to approach challenges with a growth mindset and take ownership of our work. At Dotdigital, collaboration and curiosity pave the way for meaningful connections and learning opportunities with diverse peers. Our work environment encourages knowledge sharing, fosters exploration, and cherishes creative ideas. Combined, these guide us towards a shared vision in which brands around the world exceed customer expectations through the adoption of responsible marketing practices.

The Product: Dotdigital is an all-in-one customer experience and data platform (CXDP) that empowers marketing teams to exceed customer expectations with highly personalized cross-channel journeys. With Dotdigital, marketers can seamlessly unify, enrich, and segment customer data. Breaking down data silos, Dotdigital streamlines decision-making and paves the way for marketing creativity that delivers customer engagement at scale. With powerful AI capabilities, Dotdigital makes it easy to automate deeply personalized experiences across web, email, SMS, WhatsApp, chat, push, social, ads, and more.

We are looking for a commercially-focused and proactive Legal Counsel to join our dynamic global legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer to become a true business partner, providing pragmatic advice and directly contributing to the success of a fast-growing SaaS company. You will be a key advisor to the business, working across all departments and global locations. This role offers a diverse and engaging workload, with a primary focus on commercial contracts and data privacy, and the chance to make a real impact on our legal and compliance framework. As Legal Counsel, you will be integral to our global operations, responsible for providing clear, actionable legal advice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• • Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer SaaS agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Legal Advice: Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, providing pragmatic legal advice on various matters.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partnering with teams across the business, particularly Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and Product, to provide legal support that enables growth while managing risk.
• Process Improvement: Supporting the continuous improvement of our legal processes, including the development and maintenance of contract templates, legal playbooks, and training materials for the business.
• Compliance & Research: Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the SaaS and digital marketing industry, and translating them into actionable guidance for the business.
• General Legal Support: Assisting the wider legal team on strategic projects, corporate matters, and dispute resolution as required.

You are a pragmatic and proactive lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about technology. You excel at balancing legal risk with business objectives and can communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal colleagues with ease.

We are looking for someone with:

• • Qualification: A qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with over 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience: Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, gained either in-house or at a reputable law firm (experience with tech/SaaS clients is a significant advantage).
• Data Privacy Expertise: A strong understanding of data protection and privacy law is essential for this role.
• Commercial Acumen: You are commercially astute with a problem-solving mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling the business to achieve its goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attitude: A self-starter with a collaborative, can-do attitude, who is highly organised, detail-orientated, and eager to take on new challenges.
• UK-Headquartered Business: Experience with a UK-headquartered business is desired.

Don't just take our word for it - hear what your future colleagues have to say about working in our team:

"It's a fast-paced environment, but the work is genuinely interesting. We're a small, collaborative group, so you get great exposure to all parts of the business and a really varied workload. It's a great environment to develop as an in-house lawyer."

• 15min Screening Call with Team Talent
• Written Task
• First Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager
  Second Stage Interview with Key Business Stakeholders

• Parental leave
• Medical benefits
• Paid sick leave
• Dotdigital day
• Share reward
• Wellbeing reward
• Wellbeing Days
• Loyalty reward

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to equality in all its practices with regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. If you have any additional requirements or adjustments to assist an application then please don't hesitate to contact us and advise us how we can best support you.

No agencies/recruiters please. We are only accepting applications directly from the applicants. If you are a recruiter, please refrain from reaching out to our staff about this position. Anything contrary will be treated as unsolicited approach under the applicable data protection law.

Sumsub
is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance.

From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to your risk appetite and market demands, ensuring global compliance. Customize analytics and workflows with our no-code interface.

With over 4,000 clients across fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce, education, and iGaming—including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

We're seeking a strong
Legal Counsel
to support Sumsub's growth in legal matters. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and unafraid of building and optimizing new legal processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by structuring and streamlining legal workflows in a fast-paced, vibrant environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducting thorough reviews and risk assessments of expenditure-related contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor/supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable international laws and internal policies.
• Drafting, amending, and systematising the company's contractual templates, legally binding notices, and internal and external correspondence, whilst developing contract-related internal policies to accommodate new use cases, products, and vendor requests.
• Engaging in effective communication with counterparties and stakeholders, leading negotiations, strategic planning, and conflict management throughout the lifecycle of contracts, from inception to execution and renewal.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams—such as billing, sales, business development, and product management—to optimize the contract review process, and actively exploring and implementing contract automation tools to enhance efficiency and minimize manual workload.
• Providing expert guidance and support to various departments on contract-related matters, ensuring alignment with international legal requirements and company objectives.

About You:

Must Have:

• A university degree in law (LL.B., preferably LL.M.).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an international legal environment, particularly with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating expense-related agreements, vendor, supplier and service provider contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Extensive experience in drafting and interpreting legal documents in English, with a strong emphasis on common law contracts.
• A solid understanding of the general principles of civil and common law frameworks, corporate law, and private international law.
• Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Fluent English.

Highly Preferable:

• In-depth knowledge of international privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and other significant data protection frameworks.
• Familiarity with the common law legal system, particularly the laws of England and Wales, and experience working with contracts governed by English law.

Nice to Have:

• Native English speaker.
• Efficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Prior experience in an consulting firm and/or within the IT or regtech sectors.
• Understanding of AML/KYC compliance principles.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
• Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide.
• International project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.
• 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
• 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
• Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
• Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.

The hiring stages:

TA screening -> Hiring Manager Interview -> Assignment -> Final Interview.

Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply

We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.