13 Legal Associate jobs in South Africa

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The Fit – You & Spartan

Spartan SME Finance focuses exclusively on established SMEs - we are changing South Africa one SME at a time and need people who believe that inclusive growth can happen through helping SMEs grow. If you are looking to help us grow SMEs and build our SA - then you are the right person.

Spartan opened in 1981 and provides financing that backs entrepreneurs. This is done by adopting a structured finance approach that incorporates an intimate understanding of both the jockey (entrepreneur) and their business (SME).

We value a person with truthful candid talk, creativity, curiosity, conscientiousness and an obsession towards holistic learning & growth.

We’re more effective as a team that works closely together and engages with its customers and stakeholders, face-to-face - consequently we are entirely office based (i.e. no work-from-home mode).

Purpose of the Role

Legal Associate with commercial litigation experience, for our internal legal department.

To join the existing internal legal department in fulfilling the credit compliance function in transaction execution, post-transaction monitoring and recoveries.

Job Description

Legal Associate with commercial litigation experience, for our internal legal department.

Spartan requires a Legal Associate to fulfil the legal function in transaction execution, post-transaction monitoring and project management for recoveries:

This is NOT a regulatory compliance role.

• Assisting with the vetting of the terms and conditions of deals from a legal perspective prior to the Credit Committee approving a deal
• Drafting legal agreements and related documents from standard templates (e.g. Loan Agreements, Pledge and Cession Agreements, Guarantees, etc.)
• Instructing attorneys to attend to the registration of securities (e.g. mortgage bonds, special notarial bonds, etc.)
• Liaising with colleagues regarding conditions, implementation and execution of deals
• Ensuring compliance with all other conditions of a deal prior to disbursing funds on a deal
• Project managing commercial recovery matters, internally and in conjunction with external legal advisors (from initiating legal action to full receipt of funds)
• General monitoring of portfolio
• Provide legal advice and services to the organisation in corporate and commercial matters
• Performing KYC/FICA/AML/PEP checks on clients
• Draft Term Sheets, ensuring they encapsulate the terms of the credit approval and perform general administration in respect of the facility agreement preparations and finalisation
• Attend to queries from credit analysts, operations and clients, providing legal expertise to the Credit Committee
• Draft documentation including regulatory required documents, non-standard security agreements and resolutions.
• To ensure that all client documents are up to date and signed off correctly and all required information is loaded onto the system

Required Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney
• Law Degree
• 5 years post articles work experience

Desired Skills

• EQ - (Self-awareness, Self-management, reading the room and managing the room)
• Obsessive about controlling documentation - understands the impact of incorrect paperwork
• Attention to detail
• Organized & professional work ethic
• Ability to take initiative and learn quickly
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable in engaging with customers at all levels
• Comfortable dealing with conflict and litigation related to recoveries
• Tech-savvy

Remuneration

• Commensurate with market and years’ experience

Application Requirements

• CV
• Motivation Letter

Industry

• Financial Services

Employment Type

Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)

Legal Associate with commercial litigation experience, for our clients internal legal department.

Assisting with the vetting of the terms and conditions of deals from a legal perspective prior to the Credit Committee approving a deal

Drafting legal agreements and related documents from standard templates (e.g. Loan Agreements, Pledge and Cession Agreements, Guarantees, etc.)

Instructing attorneys to attend to the registration of securities (e.g. mortgage bonds, special notarial bonds, etc.)

Liaising with colleagues regarding conditions, implementation and execution of deals

Ensuring compliance with all other conditions of a deal prior to disbursing funds on a deal

Project managing commercial recovery matters, internally and in conjunction with

external legal advisors (from initiating action legal action to full receipt of funds)

General monitoring of portfolio

Provide legal advice and services to the organisation in corporate and commercial matters

Performing KYC / FICA / AML / PEP checks on clients

Draft Term Sheets, ensuring they encapsulate the terms of the credit approval and perform general administration in respect of the facility agreement preparations and finalisation

Attend to queries from credit analyst, operations and clients, providing legal expertise to the Credit Committee

Draft documentation including regulatory required documents, non-standard security agreements and resolutions.

To ensure that all client documents are up to date and signed off correctly and all required information is loaded onto the system

Required Qualifications

Admitted Attorney

Law Degree

5 years post articles work experience

Desired Skills

EQ - (Self awareness, Self management, reading the room and managing the room)

Obsessive about controlling documentation - understands the impact of incorrect paperwork

Organized & professional work ethic

Ability to take initiative and learn quickly

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Comfortable in engaging with customers at all levels

Comfortable dealing with conflict and litigation related to recoveries

Remuneration

Commensurate with market and years experience

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)

Job Description
Legal Associate with commercial litigation experience, for our clients internal legal department.

Assisting with the vetting of the terms and conditions of deals from a legal perspective prior to the Credit Committee approving a deal
Drafting legal agreements and related documents from standard templates (e.g. Loan Agreements, Pledge and Cession Agreements, Guarantees, etc.)
Instructing attorneys to attend to the registration of securities (e.g. mortgage bonds, special notarial bonds, etc.)
Liaising with colleagues regarding conditions, implementation and execution of deals

Ensuring compliance with all other conditions of a deal prior to disbursing funds on a deal
Project managing commercial recovery matters, internally and in conjunction with
external legal advisors (from initiating action legal action to full receipt of funds)
General monitoring of portfolio
Provide legal advice and services to the organisation in corporate and commercial matters
Performing KYC/FICA/AML/PEP checks on clients
Draft Term Sheets, ensuring they encapsulate the terms of the credit approval and perform general administration in respect of the facility agreement preparations and finalisation
Attend to queries from credit analyst, operations and clients, providing legal expertise to the Credit Committee
Draft documentation including regulatory required documents, non-standard security agreements and resolutions.
To ensure that all client documents are up to date and signed off correctly and all required information is loaded onto the system

Required Qualifications

Admitted Attorney
Law Degree
5 years post articles work experience

Desired Skills
EQ - (Self awareness, Self management, reading the room and managing the room)
Obsessive about controlling documentation - understands the impact of incorrect paperwork
Attention to detail
Organized & professional work ethic
Ability to take initiative and learn quickly
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Comfortable in engaging with customers at all levels
Comfortable dealing with conflict and litigation related to recoveries
Techno Savvy

Remuneration
Commensurate with market and years experience

Application Requirements
CV
Motivation Letter

Industry
Financial Services

Employment Type
Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)

We are a leading multinational manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods and electronics, operating across diverse global markets. Innovation, compliance, and responsible business practices are at the core of our success. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Legal Advisor to join our legal team and support our global operations.

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing a wide range of complex legal matters for the group across local and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial legal background, a sharp business acumen, and a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk in a fast-paced multinational environment.

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-admission legal experience, ideally within a large law firm, corporate, or multinational environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of South African commercial law and familiarity with international legal frameworks.
• Experience in managing legal risk, litigation, and compliance with local and global legislation.

• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Managing the full lifecycle of legal documents for the group, including:
• Commercial Agreements: Service level, distribution, joint venture, profit share, and sale agreements (business, shares, subscription).
• Corporate Documents: Shareholders agreements, MOIs, deeds of adherence, resolutions.
• Lease and Finance Agreements: Lease agreements, loan agreements, pledge and cession agreements, guarantees, and suretyships.
• IP and Confidentiality: NDAs, non-circumvent agreements, trademark matters.
• Internal Compliance: Policies, terms, and conditions.
• Legal Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory: Provide legal advice and opinions on relevant laws such as CPA, NCA, POPIA, Companies Act, and Competition Act. Stay updated on legislative changes.
• Legal Research & Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct legal research, prepare reports, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.
• Sound judgment and solutions-oriented mindset.