62 Legal Manager jobs in South Africa

We're seeking a highly experienced Legal Manager to lead our Legal and Compliance department. This strategic role involves providing legal advisory services, managing contracts and disputes, overseeing company-wide compliance, and fulfilling company secretarial duties.

A key part of your role will involve Employee Relations, where you'll support collective bargaining, union negotiations, and dispute resolution. You'll represent the company at the CCMA, advise on labour law matters, and help foster a stable and productive workforce.

This is a high-impact role that requires strong leadership, legal acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive compliance, mitigate risk, and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Admitted Attorney

Experience

• 10 years experience in a similar role

Skills and Competencies

• Legal Expertise
• Compliance Orientation
• Governance Knowledge
• Employee Relations Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Influence & Gravitas
• Conflict Resolution
• Relationship Building
• Excellent Communication Skills

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Job Title: Head of Legal (HOD Legal)

Location:

To be disclosed upon application.

Job Type
Permanent, full-time position with expected hours of work.

Primary Industry
Engineering

Job Duties

• Leading and managing the legal team within the engineering industry.
• Providing expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing legal strategies to support business objectives.
• Overseeing legal compliance and risk management activities.
• Negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Handling dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers.
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes and industry developments.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Proven experience in a legal leadership role, preferably within the engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Education
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree or equivalent. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant legal field are desirable.

Experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in legal practise, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Knowledge And Skills

• Thorough understanding of the legal landscape in the engineering industry.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior management.
• Experience in managing complex legal matters and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of relevant professional bodies or associations.
• Experience in international legal matters or cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with intellectual property law and technology-related legal issues.

Working Conditions
This role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel required for meetings and other business activities. The Head of Legal will work closely with various departments and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives.

About Prime SA

At Prime we aim to reshape the motor vehicle insurance industry by providing the best possible insurance, delivered with humanity, simplicity and compassion.

The Role

This position, reports to Head of Claims and is based at our offices in Bryanston. The role involves overseeing a team of third-party claims handlers and recovery specialists, fostering a collaborative work environment, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in third-party claims management. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of insurance claims and recoveries principles.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the third-party claims process, which includes indemnity and recovery claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and performance relative to set targets.

Main responsibilities of a Third-Party Claims Manager:

• Oversee the end-to-end third-party indemnity claims process, including claim registration, investigation, assessment, negotiation, and settlement. Oversee the end-to-end third-party recoveries process, including identifying liable third parties, pursuing recoveries, and negotiating and pursuing settlements.
• Lead and manage a team of claims handlers and recovery specialists, providing guidance, support, and training as needed to ensure effective performance and achievement of targets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in third-party claims handling.
• Implement quality assurance measures to maintain accuracy and consistency in third-party claims processing.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with third-party claims, including fraud detection and prevention measures. Coordinate with claims handlers and investigators to gather evidence and information to support third-party recovery claims.
• Negotiate with third parties, their insurers, and legal representatives to reach fair and favourable settlements for indemnity and recovery claims.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, such as legal advisors and recovery agents, to facilitate efficient claims management and resolution.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to third-party claims processing, analyse data trends, and prepare regular reports for management review.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as customer service, to resolve customer queries and issues promptly and effectively.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in the third-party claims handling operations. Develop and implement strategies to enhance recoveries outcomes and maximize revenue.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including panel attorneys and contingency agents, ensuring SLA alignment and performance excellence.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as assessors, MCT, and finance, to streamline operations, maintain compliance, and manage budgets effectively.

Personal attributes and skills

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Team Player
• Self-Motivated
• Target Driven
• Persuasive
• Resilient
• Leadership
• Ability to perform under pressure

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• Completed LLB Degree. Admitted attorney.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in claims management, with a focus on third-party indemnity and recovery claims.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Introduction to KPMG
Recognized as a great place to work and build a successful career, KPMG provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to organizations across today's leading industries. Our growth is driven by delivering impactful results for clients, supported by a culture that nurtures individual development, promotes inclusivity, rewards innovation, and contributes to communities.

If you're passionate about your future, join our team. Our diverse teams of subject matter experts help clients make informed decisions that confidently drive value and deliver exceptional results. With deep sector expertise and global experience, we provide comprehensive solutions in deal-making, tax, regulatory, and advisory services.

Our Values are the foundation of everything we do and every action that we take. We are a people business. Our people define what we can achieve, and our refreshed Values offer a strong foundation that is fit for the future. These Values define the expectations we have of each other, and most importantly, ourselves. Ultimately, they are core to who we are as a firm, what it means to work at KPMG, and help us achieve our Purpose.

Together we continue our journey to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm, staying committed to our purpose and values as we navigate the future in a rapidly evolving world.

We are currently looking for a Legal Manager in our Johannesburg office

About The Job
KPMG Law is a passionate team of attorneys who have extensive experience and expertise in the provision of a variety of legal services to external clients. These services include M&A legal services, legal due diligences, contract drafting services, general corporate and commercial legal services, the legal analysis, design and implementation of group restructures and the preparation of legal opinions. KPMG Law also renders a variety of legal regulatory and legal compliance services in areas such as financial services regulatory, competition law and privacy. The privacy team advises and supports clients in respect of the application of the Protection of Personal Information Act and other privacy laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

These legal services are provided to external clients, often in multi-disciplinary teams together with the firm's Tax and Advisory teams as well as teams from KPMG Global Legal Services.

Experience Required
The successful candidate will be required to run and manage legal assignments in the legal areas referred to above.

In addition to the provision of sound legal services, these responsibilities will also include related marketing and administrative support including:

• marketing and the preparation and submission of proposals;
• the initiation and completion of the required KPMG risk procedures in respect of projects;
• invoicing and collection of fees for services rendered.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong experience in the rendering of South African corporate and commercial law services as well as regulatory services;
• Ability to provide innovative legal solutions to clients' business and strategic needs;
• Good skills to manage a team for successful delivery at the client;
• Sound legal technical ability and knowledge of relevant South African legislation;
• Strong ability to research legal questions and prepare sound legal opinions;
• Good presentation skills;
• Good command of the English language and effective drafting skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Client focused mindset and solution-orientated approach;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to operate proactively;
• Team player;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Commitment to excellence; and
• Good IT proficiency in electronic research tools and MS Teams.

Qualification Required

• LLB at a South African University;
• Admitted Attorney in South Africa;
• approximately 4 to 7 years dedicated post articles experience in the legal areas referred to above.

Explore a career in an environment where learning lasts a lifetime, where you'll have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects that will give you invaluable experience and drive your professional growth. You'll also have access to market-leading learning and development programs and opportunities. Come thrive with us, where the best of the best converges to showcase subject matter expertise, world class innovators, and superior client service

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

Hiring! Legal & Contracts Manager (top law firm, Sandton) - Risk & Compliance Team Key areas of responsibility include: Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework: Review and amend standard engagement letters Review and comment on SLA's, client policies and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firms' liability is limited Assist in developing a contracts management system Supplier Agreements: Third-party risk management Framework Review, negotiate and amend supplier agreements Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire Ensure company Law compliance (eg CIPC filings) Assist with compliance in other areas (eg date privacy) Advise on legal matters from time to time Conduct research and draft legal opinions Draft and review contracts Perform minor company secretarial duties General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance Other ad hoc duties from time to time. Requirements: Education and experience LLB degree Admitted attorney At least 6 years post articles Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles are essential Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products) Competencies and personal attributes: Ability to maintain constructive working relationships Good presentation skills Attention to details Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong team player

Job Purpose
To provide legal and compliance support to the Investments business. Develop, implement, and maintain a system of compliance (i.e. 1st Line) for Hollard Investments (HI), and in addition provide legal support, across the 4 areas of business being Hollard Investment Managers, Honey Platform, Implemented Portfolios Solutions and Balance Sheet Management.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance support:

• Responsible for the compliance program development, annual compliance strategy planning and compliance audit planning
• Undertake regulatory risk identification, assessments, risk management planning and monitoring activities
• Screen the regulatory environment for changes and developments that impact Hollard Investments
• Evaluate new regulatory requirements, advise business on practical impacts and implications
• Represent the Investments business on new compliance projects and initiatives to be implemented and where new or amended legislation requires it
• Guiding remedial action plans and risk mitigation strategies in line with businesses' objectives

Sit on one or more of the following trustee boards :

• Hollard Life Retirement Annuity Fund
• Regent Life Retirement Annuity Fund
• ASISA Regulation 28 working group
• ASISA Retirement Fund Reform Steering Committee
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing compliance related publications, and self-study

• Legal Support:

• Provide advice and opinions on legal issues and risks and refer complex or urgent matters for external advice where appropriate

• Assess legal risks associated with contractual arrangements and advise the BU as to risks, thereof.
• Advising on the management of legal risks involved in implementing the Hollard Investments business plans.
• Manage the contracting process of appointed service providers

Position Code

HRD-GL/06-012

Department

Legal

Job Grade

Manager (17)

Employment Type

Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)

Reporting To

Director, Legal & Governance and Chief Data Protection Officer (Solid) and Country Director, SA (Dotted)

Location

South Africa

Provide strategic legal and compliance support to IRD South Africa and contribute to global operations. The role focuses on contracts, donor compliance, governance, data privacy, and litigation. This position ensures statutory compliance, mitigates legal and regulatory risks, and strengthens governance frameworks across the organization.

• Draft, review, and negotiate donor contracts to ensure compliance with laws and donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical, solution-oriented legal advice to internal teams on donor-specific regulations and compliance obligations.
• Manage the contracts database, ensuring records are current and accurate.
• Develop, update and maintain contract templates, policies and compliance tools
• Ensure effective use and oversight of the Contract Management System.
• Advise on corporate governance, due diligence, entity registrations and statutory obligations.
• Prepare and review legal documentation for Governance Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and legal opinions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure statutory compliance and timely resolution of legal requirements.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the line manager.
• Oversee compliance with data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR, and others), including cross-border data transfer guidance.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution, liaising with external counsel where needed.
• Monitor changes in legislation and donor regulations, advising management on potential impacts.
• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualification

• LLB and admission to practice law in South Africa (LLM in Corporate/Commercial Law preferred).

Required Experience

• 7–9 years of legal practice, with expertise in contracts, governance, compliance, and dispute resolution. NGO or multinational corporate experience is desirable.
• Proven experience in managing external counsel and supporting litigation.

Required Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills on contracts and governance issues.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, donor regulations, corporate governance, and data privacy frameworks (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
• Proven ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues concisely.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities in a complex, international environment.