101 Group Legal jobs in South Africa

Job Title: GROUP LEGAL EXECUTIVE Country: South Africa Area: Gauteng Germiston, GP Monthly Salary: Market Related Industry: Mining / Petroleum BEE Group Legal Executive- reports to GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER To lead the strategic legal function across the group by advising the Board, Group Chief Executive Officer and the executive team on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This includes developing and overseeing the legal strategy, governance, contract management, litigation, regulatory compliance, legal risk, and promoting a culture of ethical and legally compliant business operations. Direct Reports: Senior Legal Advisor x2 Company Secretary Legal Secretary Legal Strategy and Governance Develop and implement a proactive legal strategy aligned to corporate objectives. Advise Board and Executives on governance, compliance, and legislative impacts. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and corporate governance best practices. Oversee the Board of Directors and Executive Management compliance to statutory requirements. Protect the organisation's reputation. Draft legal opinions, agreements. Manage board and committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute taking, annual work plans, and director induction and training. Contract Management Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts. Maintain standardised templates for contracts and service-level agreements. Ensure contract compliance and mitigate exposure through effective oversight. Advises on cross-border legal matter related to companies associated with Interwaste and the Séché Group. Advises on critical contractual commitments including projects under design or development, property management, IT software, intellectual property, 3rd Party Off-takers terms and conditions and policies. Regulatory Compliance Monitor, interpret, and advise on industry-relevant laws and regulations.Design and implement systems to ensure ongoing legal compliance from a governance perspective such as anti-bribery and corruption and POPIA.Manage relationships with regulators and represent the company in official engagements if required. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Manage litigation processes and external counsel relationships. Leads litigation settlements with companies under litigation or business rescue in line with the mandate granted. Strategise dispute resolution through negotiation, arbitration, or mediation. Maintain accurate legal case records and reports. Legal Risk Management Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests. Conduct legal risk assessments and provide guidance on risk management practices. Integrate legal risk considerations into all business processes through collaborating. Lead legal input in enterprise risk assessments. Manage crises such as safety, process regulatory notices and engage national departments, clients, contractors and employees. Team Leadership and Development Lead and manage the legal department, including talent sourcing, on-boarding, coaching, and performance management of Staff. Foster a culture of legal compliance and ethical behaviour throughout the organisation. Enhance legal awareness and understanding by providing the necessary training. Build legal literacy across the organisation. Required Skills Contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution Corporate and commercial law expertise Strong knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks (NEM:WA, OHS Act, Labour Relations Act, Companies Act) and relevant Acts of Law or regulations for external partnerships Legal research and policy interpretation Litigation management and interface with external counsel Governance, ethics, and company secretarial functions Regulatory filings and licensing in conjunction with the lead function; Operations, Facilities, HR, SHERQ Qualifications LLB Degree (Required) Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court (Advantageous) Master's degree in Commercial Law, Environmental Law, or Corporate Governance (Advantageous) Certificate in Compliance Management, Contract Law, or Corporate Governance (Beneficial) Experience A minimum of 15 years in-house experience. 6 to 10 years as Group Legal Executive. Extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably within the waste management or environmental services industry. Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety, and waste management legislation. Proven track record in managing complex legal matters and providing strategic legal counsel to senior management and the Board of Directors

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

To provide legal advice to the Group and lead the Group's legal function in the management of legal and contractual risk across all functions within the Group.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney

Minimum Experience

• Must have a minimum of 6 years' experience post qualification experience.
• Have experience in Corporate Commercial Law and Commercial litigation.
• Have experience as an in-house counsel at a company.
• Have had exposure in a regulated industry.
• Must have previous experience in the healthcare industry.

Key Competencies

• Leading the provision of legal advice to Clinix Health Group
• Leading negotiations.
• Negotiating and concluding complex agreements.
• Management and enforcement of contracts.
• Managing legal and regulatory risks.
• Managing high-risk litigation.
• Contract management.

DELIVERABLES

• Provide strategic legal advice
• Participate in high-level decision-making,
• Align legal strategy with the business objectives of the Group.
• Provide input on mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage litigation;
• Obtain instructions from the relevant hospitals or functions within the Group.
• Coordinate the work of external counsel and attorneys.
• Develop a bespoke litigation strategy for the Group.
• Manage the litigation budget.
• Advise the board and executive team on legal governance matters.
• Manage legal risk and compliance
• Conduct training and awareness.
• Inspire the development of policies to manage or curb legal risk within the Group.
• Monitor compliance with POPIA.
• Conduct legal due diligence investigations on the purchase of new business and draft the relevant transactional agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contracted legal firms to ensure quality of services offered to the Group
• Provide legal input and advice on media strategies, media statements as well as reviewing and amending the internal media policy and drafting responses for ad hoc public relations issues.
• Collaborate with various departments (i.e., Risk and Compliance, Procurement, Hospital Operations) to mitigate and minimise legal and related risks
• Lead and/or manage the Legal team meetings and ensure participation from all parties
• Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of company values, operating model and strategy.
• Sponsor company initiatives and projects related to Legal
• Reduce the Group's financial risk, including insurance risk by applying sound legal advice and principles
• Negotiate preferential rates with external law firms and legal counsel based on volumes
• Drive adherence to statutory standards, policies, and procedures within the business unit to ensure compliance at all times and take remedial action where necessary
• Apply and maintain the risk management framework for the function and enterprise

Recruiter:
Profession Hub

Job Ref:

Date posted:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Our client is searching for a Legal Advisor / Commercial Lawyer to join their team in Cape Town

Responsibilities:
We are looking for a person who will be able to fulfil the following requirements:

• Managing the implementation and deal administration functions with regard to the advancing of the funds of approved investments, changes of conditions of approved transactions and the responsibility of all security files for the West Coast Region.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have:

• A legal degree and admission as an attorney

Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have:

• 2 – 3 years' post-articles experience in a law firm or as an in-house corporate counsel
• Demonstrable and proven experience of supporting commercial transactions as legal counsel and drafting experience.
• Proven relevant post-qualification experience, predominantly supporting commercial transactions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work well with minimal or no supervision; on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively manage working relationships with team members and internal and external clients.

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Adhering to principles and value people
• Writing and reporting
• Applying expertise and technology

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.

Role Summary

To provide sound legal support as part of the deal structuring team. To fulfil all statutory, reporting and legal advisory services in accordance with business requirements as well as provide legal solutions that minimize risk for transactions like franchise, contract finance, etc.

Output

• To provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to the organization in particular the Fund Management Division.

• Form part of the investment team and consult regularly with team on proposed structure and developments and legal implications thereof.

• Attend due diligence assessment relating to the
organization
's investments.

• Performing legal due diligence assessment on deals.

• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to the
organization
's investments.

• Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee (s).

• Drafting, vetting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements e.g. loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents etc. in line with the
organization
's funding terms and conditions.

• Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and Investment Committee approval.

• Ensure agreements are in line with latest legal developments.

• Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally.

Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 – 5 years job related corporate and commercial law and banking and finance principles.

• Working knowledge of various computer programmes including Power Point, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking).

• Working knowledge of other areas of law e.g. Tax, Companies Act, Insolvency, Labour Law.

• Experience in legal due diligence.

• Working knowledge of finance.

• Ability to work on your own and within a team.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly effective communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Attention to detail.

• Articulate and detail conscious.

• Negotiation skills.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Legal drafting skills.

• Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).

• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.

• Ability to advice on legal issues related to the organization business.

• Ability to convey legal opinion and argue legally.

Qualifications

• LLB – admitted attorney with at least 3 years post article experience.

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Legal

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

To provide legal advise to business unit to mitigate risk to Nedbank.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the whole value chain of Nedbank's court processes.

• Assist to prepare all legal reports.

• Assist senior legal advisors with all litigation matters.

• Manage all litigation invoices.

• Ensure continued satisfaction of stakeholders by meeting turnaround times for requests and identifying and addressing issues or concerns through the provision of risk advice.

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).

• Legal Research

• Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.

• Optimize the risk management performance of Nedbank Group by assisting business to identify; recommend (through reporting; insights and risk analytics) and execute risk management strategies within the Group's defined risk appetite.

• Provide risk advice to assist and enable business to achieve its risk objectives by developing; managing and executing policies; procedures; practices of a risk nature.

• Meet internal stakeholder requirements by providing governance, policy and advisory services.

• Report on the risk management process and litigation matters by generating and presenting risk reports.

• Provide advice by responding to ad hoc risk requests and queries.

• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.

• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.

• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction. Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Essential Qualification

• Relevant Law Degree

Minimum Experience Level

• 2 - 4 years post articles experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business principles

• Business writing

• Governance, Risk and Controls

• Nedbank culture and values

• Nedbank policies and procedures

• Nedbank vision and strategy

• Relevant regulatory knowledge

• Relevant software and systems knowledge

• Stakeholder management

• Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team at will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank.

Job Description

To provide leadership in the delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice on complex legal issues/matters and to identify and assess the potential legal implications for the Bank/Business Brand/business area.

The Legal Advisor provides in context specialist sound legal advice to the business on complex legal matters relating to business products and services and the execution of the activities related to this, with the intention of enabling strategic outcomes for the business area and the effective and efficient management of legal risk.

Hello future Legal Advisor

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our Cash Investments Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• LLB Degree - Admitted Attorney
• 8-10 years' experience as a Legal Advisor
• Strong technical contract drafting and vetting skills essential
• Ability to deal with Senior stakeholders
• Ability to deal with complex matters essential
• Commercial background essential
• GDPL exposure essential

Are you someone who can:

• Provide timeous, professional advice and solutions in respect of legal matters to persons within. FNB, on request or initiated, resulting in business sustainability and risk mitigation
• Maintain a constantly updated 'library' of advice that has been requested and given in FNB, including updates relating to legislation.
• Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs the function to increase cost efficiency.
• Draft, review / update and re-negotiate legal agreements, including Service Level Agreements and other legal documentation to adequately manage legal risks.
• Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business, identify risks and within legal standards.
• Identify room for improvement or 'loopholes' in the current mandates space and provide general legal advice.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate the impact and legal implications of developments in the financial services industry and related areas, including the activities of competitors, and pro-actively recommend effective courses of action so that either a stance may be adopted or potential threats may be averted by FNB.
• Identify report and mitigate legal risk at a product, process and/or channel level within the business unit
• Benchmark current practices against the FRB legal risk management framework and adjust practices as and when necessary
• Ensure legally compliant best business practices and policies in order to protect the organisation from legal action.
• Identify and communicate current and anticipated Legal issues/risks.
• Deal with litigation matters involving the business to manage legal risk and liaise with Ombudsman when necessary
• Proactively resolves disputes to avoid litigation and ombudsman referrals.
• Ensures optimal performance of both individuals and teams in order to achieve business objectives through effective development interventions.
• Manage own development to increase own competencies.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including external attorneys, FirstRand Group Legal Services, FNB Legal Services, business and external stakeholders and industry bodies to ensure business is in the position to obtain expert opinion on specialist areas of law.

You will have access to:

• Opportunity to work in a leading financial services company.
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

21/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Lexdan Select is assisting a Financial Services company with their search for a Legal Advisor, based in Johannesburg.

The salary range on offer is between R550k - R700k p/a.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting of commercial contracts.
• Review and vet all legal agreements received from third parties, service providers, and clients.
• Provide advice and support on a variety of business transactions, including acquisitions, as well as commercial and legal structuring.
• Provide occasional support to the business on litigious matters.

Requirements:

• LLB and an Admitted Attorney.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-articles experience, either at a law firm or in-house, with a strong background in commercial drafting

Are you a detail-oriented Legal Advisor with a passion for contracts, compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions?

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Legal Advisor to join our team and provide expert legal guidance across contract management, tenders, compliance, and policy development. This role plays a key part in protecting the organization's interests and ensuring we operate with integrity and within the law.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and prepare a range of contracts including commercial agreements, service agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Conduct thorough vetting to ensure all contracts meet legal and commercial standards and align with organizational goals.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing risk.
• Communicate effectively with relevant teams and partners to ensure smooth contract execution.

Tenders

• Review and assess tender documents to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Assist in preparing and compiling tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and assess potential legal or commercial risks in contracts, tenders, and business activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Policy Development

• Draft, update, and implement policies to support compliance, governance, and risk management across the business.

Business Partnership

• Apply strong commercial understanding to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Develop a working knowledge of the organization's operations and industry to deliver practical and informed legal advice.

General Legal Support

• Provide clear, practical, and timely legal guidance to management and business units.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of contracts, tenders, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external legal advisors to achieve organizational goals.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a corporate legal advisory role, with exposure to contracts and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial priorities.