140 Legal Officer jobs in South Africa

LEGAL OFFICER

The main purpose of the job is to provide all Business Units within the organisation with general assistance and support in relation to all Legal, Company Secretarial, and Tax affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

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

Knowledge of construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM contracts is essential.

Knowledge of South African Tax legislation will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting the Group Legal & Company Secretary as and when required with general corporate matters by reviewing and preparation of documentation in the areas of general corporate and commercial law.

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 engineering and construction-related contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC, and bespoke EPCM/EPC contracts.

Pre-contract review and qualification of tender vet and contractual terms and conditions.

Post-contract claims and dispute management arising from time to time during project execution involving, amongst others, extension of time, Force Majeure, and scope variation claims.

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.

Maintaining all relevant company documents for tender submission (Tax, CIPC, Identity Documents, etc.).

Assist the Division in sourcing and providing details of tax consequences of working in Africa and other foreign companies.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

High level of personal integrity, self-disciplined, and a highly positive attitude.

Be able to work with multi-functional departments/offices and people.

Deadline-driven, attention to detail, and able to perform under great pressure.

Computer literate and proficient in MS Office 365

Package: TCTC per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

The role involves receiving and vetting new inflows, preparing documents, and managing trial preparations and invoices within agreed timelines and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Key responsibilities include analyzing legal correspondence and attorney reports to understand their content, managing external attorney relationships, and influencing attorney behavior. This position covers various products, including Home Loans, VAF, Business Lending, Retail Lending, Card Lending, and Access Loans.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal

Experience Required

• Legal Experience
• 5-7 years proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

• Minimum of 5 years post-articles experience, or 5 years in a corporate commercial legal role.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, GCC, EPC, and EPCM contracts (essential).
• Knowledge of South African tax legislation (advantageous).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal integrity, self-discipline, and a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams and locations.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to perform under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office 365.

• Commercial Law Degree (LLB) required.
• Admitted attorney preferred.

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is an Independent and statutory body created in terms of the SA Constitution. The CGE is committed to a society free from gender oppression and all forms of inequality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.

SALARY LEVEL 10: R527 298.00 per annum (Excluding Benefits)

CENTRES: 1 X FREE STATE - BLOEMFONTEIN (REF NO: CGE LEG – FS 04/2025)

1. Handling and investigating complaints lodged by members of the public.
2. Referring matters to the Equality Court.
3. Handling litigation on behalf of complainants.
4. Monitoring the operations and functioning of Courts in the Province.
5. Conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving disputes.
6. Drafting inputs with a gender perspective to proposed Provincial Legislation or Law reform on behalf of CGE.
7. Preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
8. Forging good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Ensuring implementation of the Annual Performance Plan.
10. Reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager and to the HOD Legal.
11. Performing any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD Legal.
12. Liaising with the courts in matters referred by the CGE.
13. Identifying issues on systematic complaints in consultation with HOD Legal for purpose monitoring and litigation.

1. B. Proc or LLB degree, LL.M will be advantageous.
2. Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years’ post admission experience.
3. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
4. Experience in Human Rights law and litigation.
5. Extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts.
6. Sound understanding of gender issues.

It is mandatory that an applicant submit the following:

1. Motivational letter
2. Comprehensive CV.
3. Certified copies of ID and Qualifications.
4. Telephone details and e-mail addresses of three contactable referees.

CV, motivational letter and the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualification. The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The CGE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of representation (race, gender, and disability). Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Appointments will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to South African citizens.

For enquiries (Not Applications), contact Ms Mesele Matlala the HR Manager.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide legal advice of a basic and standard nature to internal stakeholders; and interpret and implement business instructions utilising the relevant templates. To review and provide input into legal documentation in collaboration with other Legal team members. Mitigate risk through conducting the appropriate due diligence and provide support in respect of legal documentation in line with approved processes and policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
Legal
5-7 years
Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide legal advice of a basic and standard nature to internal stakeholders; and interpret and implement business instructions utilising the relevant templates. To review and provide input into legal documentation in collaboration with other Legal team members. Mitigate risk through conducting the appropriate due diligence and provide support in respect of legal documentation in line with approved processes and policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Legal Experience Required
Legal
5-7 years
Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is an Independent and statutory body created in terms of the SA Constitution. The CGE is committed to a society free from gender oppression and all forms of inequality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.

SALARY LEVEL 10: R527 298.00 per annum (Excluding Benefits)

CENTRES: 1 X FREE STATE - BLOEMFONTEIN (REF NO: CGE LEG – FS 04/2025)

1. Handling and investigating complaints lodged by members of the public.
2. Referring matters to the Equality Court.
3. Handling litigation on behalf of complainants.
4. Monitoring the operations and functioning of Courts in the Province.
5. Conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving disputes.
6. Drafting inputs with a gender perspective to proposed Provincial Legislation or Law reform on behalf of CGE.
7. Preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
8. Forging good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Ensuring implementation of the Annual Performance Plan.
10. Reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager and to the HOD Legal.
11. Performing any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD Legal.
12. Liaising with the courts in matters referred by the CGE.
13. Identifying issues on systematic complaints in consultation with HOD Legal for purpose monitoring and litigation.

1. B. Proc or LLB degree, LL.M will be advantageous.
2. Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years’ post admission experience.
3. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
4. Experience in Human Rights law and litigation.
5. Extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts.
6. Sound understanding of gender issues.

It is mandatory that an applicant submit the following:

1. Motivational letter
2. Comprehensive CV.
3. Certified copies of ID and Qualifications.
4. Telephone details and e-mail addresses of three contactable referees.

CV, motivational letter and the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualification. The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The CGE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of representation (race, gender, and disability). Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Appointments will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to South African citizens.

For enquiries (Not Applications), contact Ms Mesele Matlala the HR Manager.