254 General Counsel jobs in South Africa

Prodigy Finance - who are we?

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Finance is an international student lender that has helped 45,000+ international master's students attend the world's top universities. To date, Prodigy has disbursed over $2.3 billion in funding to students from more than 120 countries.

Prodigy Finance is fueled by impact investors and global financial institutions who invest in tomorrow's leaders while earning a financial and social return. Prodigy's borderless lending model enables students to apply for an educational loan based on their future earning potential and not just their current circumstances and credit history.

Prodigy Finance is a UK-based and UK FCA-regulated financial services provider, with offices in both London and Cape Town, and teams spread across the world.

Why join Prodigy Finance

• Help shape legal strategy for a mission-driven international fintech expanding access to education worldwide - make a tangible, positive impact at scale.
• Prodigy is a successful global business with real momentum and international reach - we thrive on creating innovative solutions to educational barriers.
• Be part of a dynamic, highly professional and forward-thinking team keen on building a best-in-class in-house legal function.
• A flexible working policy and collaborative company culture.
• A competitive salary and share options in the company.

Where is the role based?

• The role is based in Cape Town. Prodigy Finance does have a remote working policy, but the legal team periodically gathers at Prodigy's awesome co-working space at Roamwork in central Cape Town.

What you will do in the role

As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for a variety of functions and workstreams within Prodigy's in-house legal team.

These include:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across the legal team to shape and execute Prodigy Finance's global legal and regulatory strategy, spanning consumer protection, privacy and data protection, content, intellectual property, trade marks, AI and other areas relevant to an online consumer loan product.
• Work with the legal enforcement team to support Prodigy Finance's global arbitration practice, including securing of international arbitration awards and having these recognised and confirmed in various jurisdictions around the world.
• Partner with the finance team to manage equity transactions, shareholder arrangements, delegation of authorities, tax filings, SPV administration and intercompany loans and servicing agreements between the group subsidiaries.
• Support go-to-market activities for our global marketing teams, including sales and marketing activities, partnership agreements and referral agreements as we expand into new markets.
• Collaborate with business owners to manage and coordinate third party procurement, contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management, including non-disclosure agreements and data protection agreements.
• Monitor new and updated regulations. Maintain a proficient understanding of international legal and policy frameworks and developments that may affect Prodigy Finance's business, with a focus on global consumer credit regulation.

What you will be judged on

You'll be measured on the following:

• Broad knowledge and experience in corporate, commercial and general legal practice.
• Innovative, strategic thinking and creative legal solutions - including the use of AI.
• Managing legal projects and initiatives from start to finish and taking responsibility for their successful implementation.
• Being integrated with the business operations, identifying material legal risks and coming up with solutions in collaboration with the business.
• Providing strong legal and regulatory research skills and being able to digest and distil complex legal advice to make commercial recommendations to the business.
• Being adaptable, open and flexible to any new legal project or demands that may require attention and resolution.

What you need to be great at

• Confident, independent and decisive.
• Quick learner, eager to pick-up new skills and support a growing business with its global regulatory, governance and controls framework.
• Proactive, with plenty of initiative to overcome the challenges that constantly arise in an innovative, growth business.
• Strong team player with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility within a global organisation.
• Resilient, flexible, energetic and able to work hard under sometimes stressful conditions to deliver against deadlines.
• Capable of adapting to changing priorities in line with business and organisational needs.
• Discreet and professional.
• Interested in fintech, global financial markets and actively follow financial trends and innovation.
• Keen interest in AI and the opportunities it presents for both the Prodigy Finance in-house legal team and wider business.

Who we are looking for

• An admitted lawyer who is qualified in South Africa or England.
• Around 5 years' legal experience gained at a reputable law firm or legal service provider, or in-house at a bank, financial services company or lending business.
• Preferably experience working in the regulated financial services market.
• Preferably experience working in - or with - a global business that operates in multiple jurisdictions.
• Preferably start-up or scale-up experience.

Why join Prodigy Finance?

• Be a part of a pioneering global growth company.
• Experience the excitement and learn from being part of an incredibly fast-growing young company.
• Be pivotal in scaling the business by identifying smart solutions and partnering with tech at the heart of it.
• Enjoy the agility and flexibility offered by a startup culture. A sociable, relaxed and friendly work environment.
• We will help you make your mark. Make a real impact on the business and experience a steep learning curve with huge opportunities to grow and develop.
• Gain an inside perspective on the functioning of a venture-backed Fintech startup, backed by top VCs, learn day-to-day management and build functional expertise.
• Build a platform that helps to make a very real difference in the world.

The purpose, values and behaviours that drive our culture:

Our Purpose:

• To provide equal access to life-changing education globally

Our Values:

• We are doing something big here: We are doing something life-changing in the world. Something that changes the status quo.
• Bigger than us: Our work here is bigger than us as individuals and our own egos. It's about doing the best work of our lives in service of the greater good.
• Grow bravely together: We have a relentless desire to continuously improve and work together to evolve our business and ourselves. We are open to the new and always stay curious.
• Keep pushing forward: What we are doing is not always easy. We embrace the challenge. We never give up at the first hurdle. We always keep moving forward.

Our Behaviours:

• Judgement: Applying sound judgement to solve problems and prioritise opportunities leads to the best outcomes. We identify key issues, compare data, and choose effective solutions based on facts, constraints, and consequences. We focus on fewer, high-impact actions.
• Accountability: At Prodigy, accountability is personal. We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes—both positive and negative. We own mistakes, refocus when needed, and hold ourselves and others accountable for achieving goals.
• Collaboration: We work effectively across teams, fostering learning and cooperation to achieve exceptional results. We listen actively, maintain strong relationships, and align personal contributions with team goals. Collaboration does not mean consensus-building.
• Leadership: Leadership exists at all levels. We influence our thoughts and behaviours to achieve both personal and company goals. We take collective responsibility, act as role models, and embody Prodigy's values.
• Biased to Focus Action: We prioritise doing the right things with urgency and decisiveness. Data and customer focus guide our actions. We embrace uncertainty, accelerate decision-making, and drive execution, learning, and momentum.
• Communication: Clear, effective communication is key. We proactively share relevant information, focus on desired outcomes, and use data to support our message. We articulate ideas well and listen actively.
• Continuous Improvement: We believe in constant progress. Every employee seeks ways to improve themselves, our product, and our processes. We favour rapid, incremental improvements over perfect design.
• Learning and Experimentation: Openness, curiosity, and a learning mindset drive success. Experimentation fuels discovery, helping us learn, adapt, and prepare for future challenges.

Join Prodigy Finance and play a pivotal role in achieving our mission of providing equal access to life-changing education globally.

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.

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Officer will provide strategic advice on corporate and commercial transactions and compliance matters ensuring that the Group complies with its legal, regulatory and statutory requirements and support specific projects and departments.

Key Responsibilities

Legal responsibilities

·   Handle legal matters while engaging internal stakeholders and external contacts.

·   Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for relevant company transactions.

·   Execution of commercial transactions from inception to finalisation.

·   Assist in specific cases where required, primarily by liaising with external counsel.

·   Deliver legal advice on matters with a focus on commercial and corporate finance law.

·   Work closely with designated departments to provide focused legal support.

·   Maintain engagement with external legal advisors, regulators or stakeholders.

·   Managing and mitigating legal risks on behalf of the company.

·   Ensure business activities are aligned with applicable laws and regulations.

·   Advancing the company's broader business goals with strategic, commercial legal advice.

Qualifications and Experience

·   LLB degree and admitted attorney in South Africa.

· years' post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law.

·   Experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.

·   Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.

Skills and Competencies

·   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

·   High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

·   Strong organisational and time management skills.

·   Ability to work independently or with a small team and manage priorities effectively

·   Be a team player

·   Ability to identify risks, think strategically and provide practical solutions.

·  Strong knowledge of South African and international commercial laws, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.

·   A sound ability to multitask.

Vacancy #: 7432 Unit: TRAFFIC Southern Africa Organisation: TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC) Location: TRAFFIC - Southern Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Reporting to: Project Manager Work percentage: 100% Grade: P1 Expected start date: 01 November 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months with possibility of renewal) Closing date: 20 October 2025 (extended)

BACKGROUND

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that global trade in wild species is legal and sustainable, for the benefit of the planet and people. At a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss, TRAFFIC provides evidence, solutions, and influence to combat environmental degradation and ensure a nature-positive future. We actively monitor and investigate trade in wild species and provide information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes.

This role will be hosted by WWF-MG in Antananarivo on behalf of TRAFFIC.

The salary for this position is up to 42,310 USD depending on experience. The salary will be converted and paid in local currency on appointment.

Job Description
Characteristic Duties

TRAFFIC is seeking a Legal Officer based in Antananarivo to support TRAFFIC's growing project portfolio in Madagascar. The successful candidate will support the team in implementing a portfolio of projects focused on law enforcement, trade monitoring, and capacity building to counter the illegal national and cross-border trade in wild species.

The Legal Officer will mainly support the implementation of the EU-funded GUARD Wildlife programme in Madagascar. GUARD Wildlife (Global United Action to Reduce and Dismantle Organised Wildlife Crime) is a three-year, EU-funded project implemented by UNODC, INTERPOL, WCO and the CITES Secretariat in cooperation with Civil Society Organisations. GUARD Wildlife supports selected countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific with a view to contributing to (i) the halting of extinction of threatened and endangered species of plants and animals, (ii) the preservation of healthy and functional ecosystems and the maintenance of the services these ecosystems deliver for local communities, and (iii) the strengthening of the rule of law globally, aligned with international gender and human rights standards. As implementing partner of GUARD Wildlife in Madagascar, TRAFFIC will promote inter-agency cooperation and foster a unified approach to the fight against wildlife crime across government departments; build the capacity of law enforcement and prosecutors to better detect, investigate, and prosecute wildlife crime; raise awareness with judicial authorities to strengthen the judicial response to wildlife crime; and support the reform of Madagascar's relevant legislative and regulatory framework.

The Legal Officer will conduct legal reviews; support the development of training contents for a range of criminal justice stakeholders; organise and deliver training workshops with target audiences; develop high level guidance on wildlife law enforcement, prosecution and sentencing; facilitate relevant governmental coordination processes; and carry out other activities as required by project needs. The Legal Officer will work closely with the GUARD Project Manager, the Finance and Administration Support Officer, as well as with other TRAFFIC staff and project partners.

Specific Duties

Technical Assistance to Malagasy Authorities

• Support and participate in TRAFFIC's engagement with government authorities to secure high-level buy-in and effective collaboration from the project's main partners, i.e. Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), Ministry of Justice, law enforcement departments, and the judiciary.
• Actively liaise with authorities during the lifetime of the project to ensure the smooth implementation of activities and address challenges as they arise.
• Organise, facilitate, and follow up on legal review meetings with government departments and legal scholars towards advancing legal and regulatory reform processes. Support and participate in the review of the country's legislation on IWT, in close coordination with the MEDD and the Ministry of Justice.
• Work with TRAFFIC's partner organisations on developing law enforcement and judiciary training materials and delivering training workshops. Deliver part of these trainings, with a focus on training contents that relate to the Malagasy legislation.
• Support the finalisation of a Rapid Reference Guide (RRG) for wildlife crime investigators and prosecutors and support its introduction via a series of training workshops country wide.
• Drive and support efforts to enhance the capacity of wildlife crime investigators and prosecutors to conduct financial investigations and financial crime-based prosecutions.
• Drive and support efforts to provide tailored training to Madagascar Customs personnel to address the smuggling of wild species based on existing training modules.
• Support efforts to enhance the capacity of frontline law enforcement (i.e. customs, environment, police, gendarmerie, fisheries officials) to detect illegal wildlife shipments through risk profiling and to identify key species with confidence.
• Support efforts to establish an inter-agency coordination mechanism supporting real-time investigations and prosecutions (wildlife crime task force), as well as a national database aggregating key data on wildlife crime.
• Support the development of prosecution and sentencing guidelines on wildlife crime.
• Support the development of 'wildlife crime impact statements' compiling authoritative information and sound evidence on the seriousness and manifold impacts of wildlife crime in Madagascar.
• Support the development and implementation of a pilot, tailored mentorship programme for wildlife crime investigators as required.

Research

• Support and conduct desk and field-based work that will include literature reviews, surveys, data collection and entry, analysis, and publications when required for project and programme objectives.
• Assist with data analysis and the write-up of research reports.
• Ensure adherence to TRAFFIC's research and data management protocols.

Cross-Cutting Support

• Prepare technical analyses of the Malagasy policy framework, legal framework, as well as criminal justice proceedings to extract relevant insights regarding capacity gaps and procedural challenges, as required.
• Assist with the analysis and write-up of reports and project outputs.
• Provide timely legal advice and detailed analyses of Madagascar's IWT legislation to project managers, as required. Provide proactive legal support to the TRAFFIC team whenever appropriate for the implementation of key project activities.
• Provide thoughtful input into the production of quarterly/annual technical reports and work plans and other documentation as required by project managers, colleagues, and donors.

Partnership Building

• Support managers in consolidating relationships with current and potential project partners, including Madagascar government departments, judicial and law enforcement authorities, amongst others.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and international stakeholders including government, academic, civil society, and private sector organisations.
• Represent TRAFFIC at national, regional, and international meetings and other events as required.
• Support managers in liaising with potential donors and explore possibilities of securing funding to expand TRAFFIC's portfolio of work in Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean.
• Support the development of project proposals as the need arises.

Others

• Contribute to the dissemination and distribution of the results of TRAFFIC's work.
• Perform other tasks relevant to the role as the need arises and as directed by the GUARD Project Manager, the Programme Office Director, and the Senior Programme Coordinator.

Supervision

The Legal Officer will work under the supervision of the GUARD Project Manager, to whom they will report.

The Legal Officer will supervise in-country legal consultants and project-related staff when required.

Requirements

• Full Requirements / Expectations of the Role holder
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in law or related studies.
• Relevant and proven work experience in a legal role, including experience of case work in a court room context.
• Registration as a professional lawyer will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Proven work experience in the environmental sector, preferably combatting wildlife crime, corruption, and/or contributing to wildlife law enforcement.
• Relevant experience in data collection, legal analysis, and drafting of legal documents.
• Experience in court monitoring and/or court process analysis and assessment will be considered an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills, together with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and to summarise large quantities of information in a clear, concise manner.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in Madagascar as well as relevant institutions responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the same, especially of those related to environmental and anti-corruption issues.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Malagasy law in relation to criminal investigations (in general) and to financial crime (in particular). Experience in one of these areas is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a global team, with some communications taking place outside of regular office hours as required due to multi time-zone coordination.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to understand and synthesise information from a diverse range of sources.
• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with the ability to work independently, with remote oversight, under pressure, and to set own work priorities as appropriate with a capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team, show initiative and be proactive.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong communication abilities and a good sense of diplomacy.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Verbal and written fluency in Malagasy and French is essential. Fluency in English will be considered a strong asset.
• Malagasy citizenship or permanent residential status is preferable.
• Willing and able to travel frequently within Madagascar.

Qualities and Skills

• Professionalism, sense of organisation, dynamism
• Autonomy, sense of initiative
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and available
• Strong adherence to TRAFFIC's missions and values

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website:

About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people's well-being.

Our Sandton based client offers a diverse range of specialist and general insurance solutions and they are looking for a Legal Officer to join their dynamic team.

This is an onsite office role - non hybrid

The Role

To provide support to the Head of Legal in the formulation of legal standards and its integration in the business units. Also to provide legal advice and support to client servicing teams business partners. Ensure that products/solutions and services developed by the company are provided within the existing regulatory framework and in an efficient and value-adding manner.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Legal research on applicable legislation including but not limited to Insurance and Commercial law.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Contract management.

• Provide training to business units on legal processes and regulatory changes.

• Assist and provide guidance in the implementation of regulatory requirements internally with business units and externally with business partners.

• Assist client service teams and business partners to develop systems and processes in response to regulatory changes.

• Assist with submission of various notifications and applications to the relevant regulatory authorities.

• Assist with the standardization of contracts and agreement for use by business.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors degree in law or equivalent qualification.

• 2 - 3 years' experience in a legal role with a focus on
insurance law
, contract law and related matters is required.

•
Knowledge of Insurance Legislation
and Regulations including, Short-term insurance Act, Long-term insurance Act, FAIS. Companies Act, POPI, TCF Principles, etc.

Competencies, knowledge and skills requirements

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in legal document preparation and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure.

• Flexibility and ability to learn and adapt in a changing regulatory environment.

• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Creative thought, innovation, independence with an ability to work as a team member.

• Solutions orientation rather than technical rule based approach.

• Interpretive abilities specifically with regard to legislation and regulation.

• Extensive experience and knowledge of insurance related legislation and regulation.

• Problem solving ability.

• Relationship building skills.

• Strategic thinking.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join their team on a full-time, on-site basis. The Legal Officer will play a key role in providing legal consulting services, preparing and reviewing legal documents, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements, and managing contract law matters. This position involves working on a wide range of legal issues, including negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as offering practical legal advice to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support across a range of business areas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable business laws and regulations.
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong background in Business Law and Contract Law.
• Proven experience in legal consulting and legal document preparation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in the financial services sector is advantageous.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate preferred.

SALARY IS MARKET RELATED AND COMMENSURATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From R30 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current monthly CTC?
• What is your notice period/availability?

Experience:

• Business Law and Contract Law: 3 years (Required)
• financial services sector: 3 years (Preferred)
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts/other legal documents: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LLB Degree or higher/equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal

Job Title

Legal Officer (LITIGATION)

Post Level

Grade 7

Job Type

Support - Univen Funded

Closing Date

10/10/2025

Job Requirements

• A relevant Honours degree or a four-year professional Law qualification (LLB).
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of quasi-judicial processes and the regulatory framework governing higher education institutions.

Duties:

• Handle litigation matters on behalf of the University and coordinate with external legal practitioners.
• Provide both formal and informal legal opinions across various institutional matters.
• Ensure the University's compliance with legal frameworks, internal policies, and regulatory instruments.
• Support and oversee procurement processes within the University.
• Contribute to corporate governance and prepare relevant institutional reports.
• Carry out administrative functions within the legal Department.

Legal Officer Claremont Cape Town

Our corporate global client in Engineering is looking for a Legal Officer to assist with corporate, matters reviewing and preparation of documentations, contracts and commercial law.

Salary Negotiable

Min Requirements

Commercial Law Degree (LLB & preferably an admitted attorney).

3-4 years post-article experience or 5 years' experience in a corporate commercial role.

Knowledge of global engineering contracts

Responsibilities

Processing of general queries in terms of contract, commercial, corporate, and statutory law and

ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of client contracts

Advising on general commercial and legal matters within the Divisions and Business Units.

Assisting with Company Secretarial affairs as and where required by the Group Legal & Company

Secretary.

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