213 Legal Officer jobs in South Africa

Vacancy #: 7432 Unit: TRAFFIC Southern Africa Organisation: TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC) Location: TRAFFIC - Southern Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Reporting to: Project Manager Work percentage: 100% Grade: P1 Expected start date: 01 November 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months with possibility of renewal) Closing date: 20 October 2025 (extended)

BACKGROUND

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that global trade in wild species is legal and sustainable, for the benefit of the planet and people. At a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss, TRAFFIC provides evidence, solutions, and influence to combat environmental degradation and ensure a nature-positive future. We actively monitor and investigate trade in wild species and provide information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes.

This role will be hosted by WWF-MG in Antananarivo on behalf of TRAFFIC.

The salary for this position is up to 42,310 USD depending on experience. The salary will be converted and paid in local currency on appointment.

Job Description
Characteristic Duties

TRAFFIC is seeking a Legal Officer based in Antananarivo to support TRAFFIC's growing project portfolio in Madagascar. The successful candidate will support the team in implementing a portfolio of projects focused on law enforcement, trade monitoring, and capacity building to counter the illegal national and cross-border trade in wild species.

The Legal Officer will mainly support the implementation of the EU-funded GUARD Wildlife programme in Madagascar. GUARD Wildlife (Global United Action to Reduce and Dismantle Organised Wildlife Crime) is a three-year, EU-funded project implemented by UNODC, INTERPOL, WCO and the CITES Secretariat in cooperation with Civil Society Organisations. GUARD Wildlife supports selected countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific with a view to contributing to (i) the halting of extinction of threatened and endangered species of plants and animals, (ii) the preservation of healthy and functional ecosystems and the maintenance of the services these ecosystems deliver for local communities, and (iii) the strengthening of the rule of law globally, aligned with international gender and human rights standards. As implementing partner of GUARD Wildlife in Madagascar, TRAFFIC will promote inter-agency cooperation and foster a unified approach to the fight against wildlife crime across government departments; build the capacity of law enforcement and prosecutors to better detect, investigate, and prosecute wildlife crime; raise awareness with judicial authorities to strengthen the judicial response to wildlife crime; and support the reform of Madagascar's relevant legislative and regulatory framework.

The Legal Officer will conduct legal reviews; support the development of training contents for a range of criminal justice stakeholders; organise and deliver training workshops with target audiences; develop high level guidance on wildlife law enforcement, prosecution and sentencing; facilitate relevant governmental coordination processes; and carry out other activities as required by project needs. The Legal Officer will work closely with the GUARD Project Manager, the Finance and Administration Support Officer, as well as with other TRAFFIC staff and project partners.

Specific Duties

Technical Assistance to Malagasy Authorities

• Support and participate in TRAFFIC's engagement with government authorities to secure high-level buy-in and effective collaboration from the project's main partners, i.e. Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), Ministry of Justice, law enforcement departments, and the judiciary.
• Actively liaise with authorities during the lifetime of the project to ensure the smooth implementation of activities and address challenges as they arise.
• Organise, facilitate, and follow up on legal review meetings with government departments and legal scholars towards advancing legal and regulatory reform processes. Support and participate in the review of the country's legislation on IWT, in close coordination with the MEDD and the Ministry of Justice.
• Work with TRAFFIC's partner organisations on developing law enforcement and judiciary training materials and delivering training workshops. Deliver part of these trainings, with a focus on training contents that relate to the Malagasy legislation.
• Support the finalisation of a Rapid Reference Guide (RRG) for wildlife crime investigators and prosecutors and support its introduction via a series of training workshops country wide.
• Drive and support efforts to enhance the capacity of wildlife crime investigators and prosecutors to conduct financial investigations and financial crime-based prosecutions.
• Drive and support efforts to provide tailored training to Madagascar Customs personnel to address the smuggling of wild species based on existing training modules.
• Support efforts to enhance the capacity of frontline law enforcement (i.e. customs, environment, police, gendarmerie, fisheries officials) to detect illegal wildlife shipments through risk profiling and to identify key species with confidence.
• Support efforts to establish an inter-agency coordination mechanism supporting real-time investigations and prosecutions (wildlife crime task force), as well as a national database aggregating key data on wildlife crime.
• Support the development of prosecution and sentencing guidelines on wildlife crime.
• Support the development of 'wildlife crime impact statements' compiling authoritative information and sound evidence on the seriousness and manifold impacts of wildlife crime in Madagascar.
• Support the development and implementation of a pilot, tailored mentorship programme for wildlife crime investigators as required.

Research

• Support and conduct desk and field-based work that will include literature reviews, surveys, data collection and entry, analysis, and publications when required for project and programme objectives.
• Assist with data analysis and the write-up of research reports.
• Ensure adherence to TRAFFIC's research and data management protocols.

Cross-Cutting Support

• Prepare technical analyses of the Malagasy policy framework, legal framework, as well as criminal justice proceedings to extract relevant insights regarding capacity gaps and procedural challenges, as required.
• Assist with the analysis and write-up of reports and project outputs.
• Provide timely legal advice and detailed analyses of Madagascar's IWT legislation to project managers, as required. Provide proactive legal support to the TRAFFIC team whenever appropriate for the implementation of key project activities.
• Provide thoughtful input into the production of quarterly/annual technical reports and work plans and other documentation as required by project managers, colleagues, and donors.

Partnership Building

• Support managers in consolidating relationships with current and potential project partners, including Madagascar government departments, judicial and law enforcement authorities, amongst others.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and international stakeholders including government, academic, civil society, and private sector organisations.
• Represent TRAFFIC at national, regional, and international meetings and other events as required.
• Support managers in liaising with potential donors and explore possibilities of securing funding to expand TRAFFIC's portfolio of work in Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean.
• Support the development of project proposals as the need arises.

Others

• Contribute to the dissemination and distribution of the results of TRAFFIC's work.
• Perform other tasks relevant to the role as the need arises and as directed by the GUARD Project Manager, the Programme Office Director, and the Senior Programme Coordinator.

Supervision

The Legal Officer will work under the supervision of the GUARD Project Manager, to whom they will report.

The Legal Officer will supervise in-country legal consultants and project-related staff when required.

Requirements

• Full Requirements / Expectations of the Role holder
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in law or related studies.
• Relevant and proven work experience in a legal role, including experience of case work in a court room context.
• Registration as a professional lawyer will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Proven work experience in the environmental sector, preferably combatting wildlife crime, corruption, and/or contributing to wildlife law enforcement.
• Relevant experience in data collection, legal analysis, and drafting of legal documents.
• Experience in court monitoring and/or court process analysis and assessment will be considered an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills, together with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and to summarise large quantities of information in a clear, concise manner.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in Madagascar as well as relevant institutions responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the same, especially of those related to environmental and anti-corruption issues.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Malagasy law in relation to criminal investigations (in general) and to financial crime (in particular). Experience in one of these areas is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a global team, with some communications taking place outside of regular office hours as required due to multi time-zone coordination.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to understand and synthesise information from a diverse range of sources.
• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with the ability to work independently, with remote oversight, under pressure, and to set own work priorities as appropriate with a capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team, show initiative and be proactive.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong communication abilities and a good sense of diplomacy.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Verbal and written fluency in Malagasy and French is essential. Fluency in English will be considered a strong asset.
• Malagasy citizenship or permanent residential status is preferable.
• Willing and able to travel frequently within Madagascar.

Qualities and Skills

• Professionalism, sense of organisation, dynamism
• Autonomy, sense of initiative
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and available
• Strong adherence to TRAFFIC's missions and values

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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Our Sandton based client offers a diverse range of specialist and general insurance solutions and they are looking for a Legal Officer to join their dynamic team.

This is an onsite office role - non hybrid

The Role

To provide support to the Head of Legal in the formulation of legal standards and its integration in the business units. Also to provide legal advice and support to client servicing teams business partners. Ensure that products/solutions and services developed by the company are provided within the existing regulatory framework and in an efficient and value-adding manner.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Legal research on applicable legislation including but not limited to Insurance and Commercial law.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Contract management.

• Provide training to business units on legal processes and regulatory changes.

• Assist and provide guidance in the implementation of regulatory requirements internally with business units and externally with business partners.

• Assist client service teams and business partners to develop systems and processes in response to regulatory changes.

• Assist with submission of various notifications and applications to the relevant regulatory authorities.

• Assist with the standardization of contracts and agreement for use by business.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors degree in law or equivalent qualification.

• 2 - 3 years' experience in a legal role with a focus on
insurance law
, contract law and related matters is required.

•
Knowledge of Insurance Legislation
and Regulations including, Short-term insurance Act, Long-term insurance Act, FAIS. Companies Act, POPI, TCF Principles, etc.

Competencies, knowledge and skills requirements

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in legal document preparation and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure.

• Flexibility and ability to learn and adapt in a changing regulatory environment.

• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Creative thought, innovation, independence with an ability to work as a team member.

• Solutions orientation rather than technical rule based approach.

• Interpretive abilities specifically with regard to legislation and regulation.

• Extensive experience and knowledge of insurance related legislation and regulation.

• Problem solving ability.

• Relationship building skills.

• Strategic thinking.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join their team on a full-time, on-site basis. The Legal Officer will play a key role in providing legal consulting services, preparing and reviewing legal documents, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements, and managing contract law matters. This position involves working on a wide range of legal issues, including negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as offering practical legal advice to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support across a range of business areas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable business laws and regulations.
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong background in Business Law and Contract Law.
• Proven experience in legal consulting and legal document preparation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in the financial services sector is advantageous.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate preferred.

SALARY IS MARKET RELATED AND COMMENSURATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From R30 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current monthly CTC?
• What is your notice period/availability?

Experience:

• Business Law and Contract Law: 3 years (Required)
• financial services sector: 3 years (Preferred)
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts/other legal documents: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LLB Degree or higher/equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal

Job Title

Legal Officer (LITIGATION)

Post Level

Grade 7

Job Type

Support - Univen Funded

Closing Date

10/10/2025

Job Requirements

• A relevant Honours degree or a four-year professional Law qualification (LLB).
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of quasi-judicial processes and the regulatory framework governing higher education institutions.

Duties:

• Handle litigation matters on behalf of the University and coordinate with external legal practitioners.
• Provide both formal and informal legal opinions across various institutional matters.
• Ensure the University's compliance with legal frameworks, internal policies, and regulatory instruments.
• Support and oversee procurement processes within the University.
• Contribute to corporate governance and prepare relevant institutional reports.
• Carry out administrative functions within the legal Department.

Legal Officer Claremont Cape Town

Our corporate global client in Engineering is looking for a Legal Officer to assist with corporate, matters reviewing and preparation of documentations, contracts and commercial law.

Salary Negotiable

Min Requirements

Commercial Law Degree (LLB & preferably an admitted attorney).

3-4 years post-article experience or 5 years' experience in a corporate commercial role.

Knowledge of global engineering contracts

Responsibilities

Processing of general queries in terms of contract, commercial, corporate, and statutory law and

ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of client contracts

Advising on general commercial and legal matters within the Divisions and Business Units.

Assisting with Company Secretarial affairs as and where required by the Group Legal & Company

Secretary.

Apply online

FROGG Recruitment

Company Description

Capital Efficiency Group (CEG) is a multi-disciplinary financial services group based in South Africa. We provide a range of professional, financial and capital transactional services to corporates, family businesses & offices, real estate investors and high net worth individuals.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Officer located in Umhlanga. The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal consulting services, preparing legal documents, ensuring compliance with business laws, and managing contract law requirements. Daily tasks will include dealing with a variety of legal matters, negotiating and drafting contracts, and providing legal advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Law and general Law
• Proficiency in Legal Consulting and Legal Document Preparation
• Knowledge and experience in Contract Law
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus
• Admission as an attorney or advocate preferred

NACOSA is seeking a Legal Officer to oversee and strengthen the implementation of human rights frameworks across implementing partner organisations. The role includes mentoring and supporting human rights teams to review, refer, case manage, and report on violations, while ensuring that programmes align with human rights standards and obligations. In addition, the Legal Officer will provide legal support and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations. This will include managing legal risks, drafting and reviewing agreements, and safeguarding the rights and interests of both implementing partners and NACOSA.

The duties and responsibilities of the Legal Officer will include, but not limited to:

Programme Support

• Provide legal advice and technical support to ensure organisational and implementing partner compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Facilitate training and mentoring sessions on the Human Rights Toolkit to strengthen the capacity of implementing partners.
• Conduct gap analyses based on the needs of key populations to inform programme interventions.
• Perform legal research, fact-check cases, and interview key populations and witnesses to support case building.
• Validate, interrogate, and document reported human rights violations for accuracy and credibility.
• Analyse reported cases to ensure appropriate referral pathways and follow-up.
• Summarise testimonies and maintain accurate case records.
• Conduct case management, track statistics, and maintain databases of reported cases.
• Respond to referrals from Implementing partners and Human Rights Ambassadors and coordinate interventions accordingly.
• Assist the Human Rights Programme team in drafting legal documents and applications for mass marches.

Reporting and Accountability

• Compile and submit monthly/quarterly narrative reports
• Document and submit monthly human rights violations
• Manage communication internally and externally, with relevant Human Rights stakeholders

Case Management and Filing

• Organize documents in paper and computer filing systems
• Communicate with victims of human rights violations, schedule meetings for feedback and follow up sessions on referred cases

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in legal services (including law firm experience as a candidate legal practitioner, completion of vocational training, and competency-based examinations for admission as an attorney) or in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of human rights law and legal frameworks.
• Strong understanding of legal research methods, with the ability to identify human rights and advocacy issues.
• Familiarity with social, behavioral, or health-related topics such as gender-based violence prevention and response strategies (highly advantageous).
• Experience working with key populations, HIV/AIDS programmes, and monitoring and evaluation in the NGO sector is preferred.

Skills andSkills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Capacity to work independently, manage heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for the dignity of all persons.
• Knowledge of provincial contexts and community resources nationally is advantageous.
• A valid driver's licence is required.

Closing date for all applications: 13 September 2025

Application Process:

Please submit your application via our career portal. Emailed applications will not be considered; NB: This position is subject to donor approval.

NACOSA reserves the right to close this job advert early if sufficient applications are received or a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

In the event that you do not hear from us after 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants' reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.

Job details

Interchange opportunity for 1 year at the Departmental Solicitor's office, Commercial & Property Division.

This opportunity is aimed at individuals at senior middle management level who have the relevant skills and experience to undertake the duties outlined.

Full details can be found at:

Closing Date and Time
: 2 October 2025, 12 noon.

Find out more and apply

We are seeking a Junior Legal Officer with a solid understanding of corporate and commercial law to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and verifying all legal documents requiring the CEO's signature, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and proper legal standards across all company contracts and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

· Review, interpret, and verify contracts, agreements, and other legal documents before CEO approval.

· Identify and report potential legal risks or inconsistencies in documentation.

· Draft and update standard legal templates and agreements.

· Maintain accurate records and filing systems for all executed legal documents.

· Liaise with external legal advisors when required.

· Support management with legal input on commercial and corporate matters.

· Stay informed of legal and regulatory changes impacting company operations.

Requirements

· LLB degree (essential).

· Completed articles or 1–2 years' experience in a corporate/commercial law environment.

· Sound knowledge of contract law, company law, and regulatory compliance.

· Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical ability.

· Professional communication and drafting skills.

· High level of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.

Attributes

· Proactive and professional approach.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person