81 Lawyer jobs in South Africa

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In legal specialties at PwC, you will focus on legal support and advice across specific areas of law, confirming compliance and mitigating legal risks for the organisation. Your work will involve a wide range of specific legal matters and collaborate with different teams to drive business objectives.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job description:

SATIC is a delivery centre serving PwC UK 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 UK Legal team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be working on project-based assignments , specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support .

Corporate Practice Overview

PwC Legal's Corporate practice is one of its largest groups, focusing on:

• Corporate and business structuring projects (e.g., multi-territory reorganizations, intra-group reorganizations).

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity.

• Specializations in LLPs, LLP conversions, and European company law (cross-border/domestic mergers).

Client Base

The team works with MNCs, listed groups, privately owned companies, and inbound groups. Structuring projects often involve cross-border work with PwC’s international network, while M&A focuses on privately owned companies, inbound groups, and mid-tier private equity houses. Collaboration with professionals in tax, corporate finance, and advisory ensures a cohesive, joined-up client service.
We are looking for Newly Qualified to 3-year or more PQE South African admitted lawyers with a general corporate law and transactional background to join this busy, friendly team at Senior Associate level .

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

• Handling a wide variety of corporate projects, often involving detailed technical legal work.

• Collaborating with PwC’s tax and deals advisers, gaining deeper insights into business and commercial contexts.

• Supporting the Corporate practice’s growth and assisting high-profile clients.

• Building relationships with clients and PwC professionals, working on matters under partner supervision.

• Running transactions with significant responsibility in a supported learning framework.

• Participating in business development and networking activities.

• Secondment opportunities with high-profile clients.

Training
You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through comprehensive training in corporate law fundamentals (e.g., distributions, share transfers, capital reductions).

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.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction .

• Excellent academic background.

• A solid general corporate law and private company M&A experience.

• Expertise in drafting, reviewing and redlining

• Experience of intra-group corporate and business structuring work - ranging from significant multi-territory reorganization projects to smaller intra-group reorganizations .

• LLPs and LLP conversions and European company law (cross-border / domestic mergers).

• An interest in working in a variety of corporate areas.

• Strong communication , client service skills and organizational skills .

• NQ to 3 years PQE.

• Primarily a team player but also able to work under own initiative.

• Clear, articulate and confident in written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to get involved in business development and networking activities.

Desirable skills:

• Business development experience – responding to RFI’s and RFP’s .

• PowerPoint presentation skills

• Strong IT skills. ( MS Office 3 65 )

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 19, 2025
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Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our

The Global Conflicts Lawyer will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues with respect to clients, matters, and new business under applicable rules of professional responsibility and the Firm's global policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Global Head of Conflicts and Global Conflicts Manager to assist with conflict checking new clients and matters across various jurisdictions, utilizing internal and external databases for analysis and decision making
• Communicate with Partners and other professionals to address potential conflicts of interest issues and draft necessary documentation, such as waiver/consent language and engagement letters
• Support and resolve general conflict issues and cross-regional conflicts, maintaining thorough and accurate records to ensure database integrity
• Assist in training staff in understanding the firm's new matter intake, conflicts, and compliance procedures
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, acting as a point of contact
• Assist with information barriers and document security management as needed, ensuring protocols safeguard sensitive information and comply with firm-wide security standards
• Proactively communicate complex conflicts questions and compliance issues with department leadership, providing analysis and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving position requirements
  
  

Requirements

Hard skills

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Experience in conflict of interest acquired at international law firms or within corporate legal departments is preferred
• Business international level of English - both written and oral
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous requests, with a methodical approach focusing on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and quality
• Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall, and business intake software is preferred, along with understanding and experience of business continuity requirements and implementations
• Stay current with recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the firm has offices, maintaining a sophisticated, relevant base of knowledge in these areas
  
  

Soft Skills

• Highly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommodating different time zones, and being a team player who can work effectively at all levels of an organization
• Drive out decisions and recommendations, demonstrating excellent customer/client-facing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks and ensuring complete 'follow through' on operational issues
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to resolve problems or issues using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law
• Can carry out responsibilities in a way that supports the practice's values and promotes equal opportunities and diversity principles, responding adeptly to challenges and issues as they arise
• Able to thrive under pressure and multi-task, with extensive experience working with layers of engagement and approval
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to clearly explain and present problems and contribute to their resolution
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs, and effectively negotiating with and influencing colleagues and others to achieve successful outcomes
• Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

Commercial Attorney - Project Based (Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, and More)

South Africa $24,000.00-$30,000.00 4 weeks ago

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About The Role

Healthcare Employment Lawyer – Top 60 UK Law Firm

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector to join our dynamic and highly regarded national Healthcare Team . This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of healthcare clients — including independent healthcare providers, dental practices, veterinary groups, adult and children’s social care organisations, and more.

You'll be part of a leading multi-disciplinary team in a Top 60 UK law firm , known for its deep sector expertise. While our current healthcare practice is focused on corporate, regulatory, and real estate matters , we’re now looking to expand our current employment law offering to complement and strengthen the services we provide to our healthcare clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise healthcare sector clients on all aspects of employment law, with a focus on corporate respondent work.
• Handle matters including HR support, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance issues, employment tribunal claims, restructures, senior exits, and workforce strategy.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the healthcare corporate, real estate, and regulatory teams to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Build and develop the employment law practice within the healthcare team — a fantastic opportunity for someone entrepreneurial and driven.
• Play a proactive role in business development, including attending sector events, contributing to thought leadership, and helping to grow the team’s profile in the market.

About You

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with significant experience advising healthcare clients on employment law matters.
• Aproven track record of business development , ideally with an existing network or following within the healthcare sector.
• Confident, commercially minded, and capable of identifying and seizing new opportunities within the market.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and with clients.

This is a career-defining opportunity to take the lead in shaping a growing area of work within a well-established, supportive team structure.

About Us

Benefits of working with us:

• Income Protection

• Private MedicalInsurance

• Sight tests / Glasses discounts

• Car Loans

•Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

•28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
•Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
•Cycle to Work scheme
•Life Assurance
•1/3 gym membership contribution
•Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.

We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership

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About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and client-focussed Residential Property Senior Associate to join our Thames Valley team in Reading.

Our Residential Property team give legal advice on a wide range of non-contentious, residential property matters including sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, voluntary first registrations and the extension of leases.

They work very closely as a team, sharing work and knowledge, in order to meet our client’s high standards.

We pride ourselves on the fantastic level of service we provide to our clientsthrough the bespoke advice and attention to detail that we offer. Getting to know our clients and really zeroing in on their specific needs is central to all that we do.

We operate our files electronically and working remotely is possible and in some cases encouraged, though we would ask you to be in the office at least 3 days a week (and to factor in the specific needs of the team/firm/clients).

What we need you to do:

• Advise on a range of issues across the breadth of Residential Property transactional work.
• Oversee and supervise the continued development of the junior members of the team
• Be committed to delivering the highest levels of client service
• Make a positive and energetic contribution to a dynamic and confident team.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within Residential Property, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge.
• Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business (both internally and externally) and actively participate in business development opportunities

About You

You will need:

• • 6+ PQE. CILEX lawyers or Licensed Conveyancers will also be considered
  • A solid grounding in residential property within the Reading area.
  • The ability to work on a caseload with minimal supervision and to supervise junior members of the team
  • An ability to work as part of a team, collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships
  • Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
  • Able to demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills
  • Strong commercial acumen

About Us

Benefits of working with us:

• Private MedicalInsurance

• Sight tests / Glasses discounts

•Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

•27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

• Bonus scheme

• Electric vehicle scheme

• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
•Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
•Cycle to Work scheme
•Life Assurance
•1/3 gym membership contribution
•Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.

We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership

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About The Role

HCR Law is one of the most respected legal firms in the country, with ourPrivate Client team being one of the largest and most experienced teams in the country. They are renowned for their depth of knowledge, covering a wide range of services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and estates.Members of the team hold Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) qualifications, and are part of Lifetime Lawyers.

The high quality of work is matched by the calibre of individuals within the team, many are highly recognised within the legal industry, with a strong presence in prestigious legal directories such asChambers ,The Legal 500 , and theHigh Net Worth Guide .

You will be surrounded by experts in the field, fostering an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career and experience with the teams support and guidance.

About You

We are looking to grow our Private Client team in Wye Valley , and we would be interested in speaking to anyone who has at least 1 year PQE working in a Private Client team.

We are looking for like-minded individuals whopride themselves in beingproactive and ambitious, working collaboratively to successfully manage client relationships, whilst demonstratingteamwork and relationship building skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with well-known, experienced and recognised Partners , and with the wider Private Client team who are over 125 strong. If this is something you would like to be a part of, click apply today!

About Us

Benefits of working with us:

• Private MedicalInsurance

• Sight tests / Glasses discounts

•Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

•27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

• Bonus scheme

• Electric vehicle scheme

• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
•Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
•Cycle to Work scheme
•Life Assurance
•1/3 gym membership contribution
•Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.

We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership

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Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. In legal specialties at PwC, you will focus on legal support and advice across specific areas of law, confirming compliance and mitigating legal risks for the organisation. Your work will involve a wide range of specific legal matters and collaborate with different teams to drive business objectives.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job description:

SATIC is a delivery centre serving PwC UK 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 UK Legal team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be working on project-based assignments , specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support .

Corporate Practice Overview

PwC Legal's Corporate practice is one of its largest groups, focusing on:

• Corporate and business structuring projects (e.g., multi-territory reorganizations, intra-group reorganizations).

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity.

• Specializations in LLPs, LLP conversions, and European company law (cross-border/domestic mergers).

Client Base

The team works with MNCs, listed groups, privately owned companies, and inbound groups. Structuring projects often involve cross-border work with PwC’s international network, while M&A focuses on privately owned companies, inbound groups, and mid-tier private equity houses. Collaboration with professionals in tax, corporate finance, and advisory ensures a cohesive, joined-up client service.
We are looking for Newly Qualified to 3-year or more PQE South African admitted lawyers with a general corporate law and transactional background to join this busy, friendly team at Senior Associate level . Role and Responsibilities
You will join as a Senior Associate and contribute to the team’s expansion. The role includes:

• Handling a wide variety of corporate projects, often involving detailed technical legal work.

• Collaborating with PwC’s tax and deals advisers, gaining deeper insights into business and commercial contexts.

• Supporting the Corporate practice’s growth and assisting high-profile clients.

• Building relationships with clients and PwC professionals, working on matters under partner supervision.

• Running transactions with significant responsibility in a supported learning framework.

• Participating in business development and networking activities.

• Secondment opportunities with high-profile clients.

Training
You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through comprehensive training in corporate law fundamentals (e.g., distributions, share transfers, capital reductions).

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.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction .

• Excellent academic background.

• A solid general corporate law and private company M&A experience.

• Expertise in drafting, reviewing and redlining

• Experience of intra-group corporate and business structuring work - ranging from significant multi-territory reorganization projects to smaller intra-group reorganizations .

• LLPs and LLP conversions and European company law (cross-border / domestic mergers).

• An interest in working in a variety of corporate areas.

• Strong communication , client service skills and organizational skills .

• NQ to 3 years PQE.

• Primarily a team player but also able to work under own initiative.

• Clear, articulate and confident in written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to get involved in business development and networking activities.

Desirable skills:

• Business development experience – responding to RFI’s and RFP’s .

• PowerPoint presentation skills

• Strong IT skills. ( MS Office 365)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 19, 2025
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About The Role HCR Law is one of the most respected legal firms in the country, with ourPrivate Client team being one of the largest and most experienced teams in the country. They are renowned for their depth of knowledge, covering a wide range of services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and estates. Members of the team hold Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) qualifications, and are part of Lifetime Lawyers. The high quality of work is matched by the calibre of individuals within the team, many are highly recognised within the legal industry, with a strong presence in prestigious legal directories such asChambers ,The Legal 500 , and theHigh Net Worth Guide . You will be surrounded by experts in the field, fostering an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career and experience with the teams support and guidance. About You We are looking to grow our Private Client team in Wye Valley , and we would be interested in speaking to anyone who has at least 1 year PQE working in a Private Client team. We are looking for like-minded individuals whopride themselves in beingproactive and ambitious, working collaboratively to successfully manage client relationships, whilst demonstratingteamwork and relationship building skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with well-known, experienced and recognised Partners , and with the wider Private Client team who are over 125 strong. If this is something you would like to be a part of, click apply today! About Us Benefits of working with us: • Private Medical Insurance • Sight tests / Glasses discounts •Scottish Widows Pension Scheme •27 days annual leave (plus public holidays) • Bonus scheme • Electric vehicle scheme • International secondments for 0-5 PQE •Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal•Cycle to Work scheme•Life Assurance•1/3 gym membership contribution•Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and client-focussed Residential Property Senior Associate to join our Thames Valley team in Reading. Our Residential Property team give legal advice on a wide range of non-contentious, residential property matters including sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, voluntary first registrations and the extension of leases. They work very closely as a team, sharing work and knowledge, in order to meet our client’s high standards. We pride ourselves on the fantastic level of service we provide to our clientsthrough the bespoke advice and attention to detail that we offer. Getting to know our clients and really zeroing in on their specific needs is central to all that we do. We operate our files electronically and working remotely is possible and in some cases encouraged, though we would ask you to be in the office at least 3 days a week (and to factor in the specific needs of the team/firm/clients). What we need you to do: Advise on a range of issues across the breadth of Residential Property transactional work. Oversee and supervise the continued development of the junior members of the team Be committed to delivering the highest levels of client service Make a positive and energetic contribution to a dynamic and confident team. Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within Residential Property, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge. Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business (both internally and externally) and actively participate in business development opportunities About You You will need: 6+ PQE. CILEX lawyers or Licensed Conveyancers will also be considered A solid grounding in residential property within the Reading area. The ability to work on a caseload with minimal supervision and to supervise junior members of the team An ability to work as part of a team, collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Excellent technical ability and drafting skills Able to demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Strong commercial acumen About Us Benefits of working with us: • Private Medical Insurance • Sight tests / Glasses discounts •Scottish Widows Pension Scheme •27 days annual leave (plus public holidays) • Bonus scheme • Electric vehicle scheme • International secondments for 0-5 PQE •Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal•Cycle to Work scheme•Life Assurance•1/3 gym membership contribution•Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Global Conflicts Lawyer role at Dentons Join to apply for the Global Conflicts Lawyer role at Dentons Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of ourThe Global Conflicts Lawyer will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues with respect to clients, matters, and new business under applicable rules of professional responsibility and the Firm's global policies.ResponsibilitiesWork with Global Head of Conflicts and Global Conflicts Manager to assist with conflict checking new clients and matters across various jurisdictions, utilizing internal and external databases for analysis and decision making Communicate with Partners and other professionals to address potential conflicts of interest issues and draft necessary documentation, such as waiver/consent language and engagement letters Support and resolve general conflict issues and cross-regional conflicts, maintaining thorough and accurate records to ensure database integrity Assist in training staff in understanding the firm's new matter intake, conflicts, and compliance procedures Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, acting as a point of contact Assist with information barriers and document security management as needed, ensuring protocols safeguard sensitive information and comply with firm-wide security standards Proactively communicate complex conflicts questions and compliance issues with department leadership, providing analysis and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving position requirements RequirementsHard skillsQualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience Experience in conflict of interest acquired at international law firms or within corporate legal departments is preferred Business international level of English - both written and oral Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous requests, with a methodical approach focusing on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and quality Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall, and business intake software is preferred, along with understanding and experience of business continuity requirements and implementations Stay current with recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the firm has offices, maintaining a sophisticated, relevant base of knowledge in these areas Soft SkillsHighly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommodating different time zones, and being a team player who can work effectively at all levels of an organization Drive out decisions and recommendations, demonstrating excellent customer/client-facing skills Ability to work under pressure and adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks and ensuring complete 'follow through' on operational issues Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to resolve problems or issues using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law Can carry out responsibilities in a way that supports the practice's values and promotes equal opportunities and diversity principles, responding adeptly to challenges and issues as they arise Able to thrive under pressure and multi-task, with extensive experience working with layers of engagement and approval Impeccable attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to clearly explain and present problems and contribute to their resolution Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs, and effectively negotiating with and influencing colleagues and others to achieve successful outcomes Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.BenefitsRemuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.Diversity & InclusionEssential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.Equal OpportunitiesDentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability. 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