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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.

Legal Services: Provide legal support and advice to cidb
•Provide legal opinions to the cidb employees and the cidb Board
•Vet and sign contracts on behalf of cidb
•Present finding, research and legal opinion to the Director Corporate legal
•Valid & efficient advice & opinions
•Legal issues identified
•100% Compliance
•Vetted and signed contracts.

Drafting: Draft, review legal and policy documents
•Draft contracts on behalf of cidb
•Make amendments to legal and policy documents
•Draft standard templates for cidb agreements (inter alia loan agreements, suretyship agreement, shareholder agreements and subscription agreements, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs, CAs, IP Use Agreements etc)
•Provide advice in relation to legislation and sub- legislation amendments
•Prepare and draft answering affidavit, opening statements and closing arguments
•Legal and policy documents drafted
•Contracts drafted
•Timeous amendments
•Templates drafted
•Leases and service level agreements drafted & reviewed.

Organisational Litigation: Provide input on all legal correspondence e.g. letters of demand, summons and all court processes received
•Decide on the prospects of success of litigating and manage litigation on behalf of cidb
•Communicate with attorneys on progress with litigation
•Represent the cidb at all dispute resolution platforms
•100% Compliance
•Legal correspondence

Disciplinary Hearings: Assist in drafting charges in disciplinary matters
•Act as an evidence leader at disciplinary hearings and other dispute resolution platforms
•Provide legal advice in relation to labour matters
•Fair and effective disciplinary hearings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

An LLB and or Post-graduate degree in Law. Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in corporate legal, compliance and contract drafting. Admission as an attorney/advocate is essential.

All international qualifications must be accompanied by a valid South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Admitted attorney/advocate in South Africa

Closing Date: 6 November 2025

The organisation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and equal opportunity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, in accordance with the organisation's Employment Equity Plan and Targets.

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.

Crescent Star (Pty) Ltd is a privately held property and investment company with a diverse portfolio that includes real estate and business interests. The company operates through a select team of highly qualified professionals who provide strategic advisory and management expertise to advance its objectives.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor with a strong business mindset to provide both legal and strategic direction to the company. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and management team, guiding day-to-day legal matters while supporting broader business operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• An Experienced Attorney, with extensive term served at Legal Offices, offering a wide variety of legal advice and skills, who would provide direction to the company on matters, on a day to day basis.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the company, reporting directly to the CEO.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for internal operation, management, and organization.
• Advise the company on legal matters involving legal definition, regulations and legislation.
• Prepare legal documents, such as contracts and agreements.
• Execute necessary legal documents and records.
• Perform independent legal research, analysis, and report writing.
• Maintain constant communication with management, staff and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization within the relevant legal and business framework
• Interpret legal implications, regulations and legislation.
• Assist in the protection of company assets.
• Ensure legal protection of organizational assets.
• Providing expert business advisory and directly engaging with service providers or companies in this regard.
• Document management and administration of all internal items.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years post-candidacy legal experience.
• LLB / LLM / BCom Legal, MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent qualification required.
• Open to self-employed practitioners.
• Professional experience as an Attorney, Advocate, Legal Advisor, Corporate Lawyer, or Legal Counsel.
• Valid attorney's license or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory and corporate law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with strong analytical and managerial abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in contracts.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• In-depth knowledge of Islamic Shariah Law (business and private contexts) is essential.

What We Offer:

• Fantastic working environment within a forward-looking business.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly qualified and experienced team.
• Exposure to complex corporate and commercial contracts in both conventional and Shariah-compliant contexts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Post-candidacy legal: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Who are we?

Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.

What will you do?

Responsible for assisting in a variety of assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on basic issues involving company compliance with governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides professional advice on appropriate action in a variety of legal matters, including criminal, labour and/or civil litigation. This service may include telephonic consulting in a call centre environment and might be required to be conducted in any of the relevant country's languages. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. May coordinate legal matters requiring external legal assistance.

What will make you successful in this role?

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Manage a variety of moderately complex legal projects, providing practical solutions and strategic support.
• Conduct legal reviews of marketing materials and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Examine legal documentation and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Coordinate legal matters requiring the engagement of external legal counsel, managing these relationships to achieve effective outcomes.
• Undertake thorough legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal opinions.
• Monitor and disseminate regulatory updates relevant to the business, supporting proactive compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between Real Futures and internal or external stakeholders on legal matters, fostering constructive relationships.
• Ensure active participation in regulatory projects and task teams hosted by the Sanlam Group, representing the company's interests effectively at these forums.
• Provide timely assistance with ad hoc legal queries across the organisation.
• Oversee contract management processes, including drafting, tracking, and renewals.
• Maintain robust legal records, monitoring outcomes, documenting breaches, and tracking courses of action to ensure organisational accountability.

Qualification and Experience

Registered Attorney with 5 years related experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of the financial regulatory environment and its impact on the business, with a particular focus on South African legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of the South African financial services industry, including its key role players, market dynamics, and evolving regulatory landscape.
• Solid grounding in contract law principles, with practical experience in applying these to draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements.

Core Competencies

• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Creative problem solver and Pragmatic
• Analysis and Analytical ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Display ethics and a high degree of professionalism and integrity

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.