22 Legal Specialist jobs in South Africa

The main purpose of the role is to participate in the enhancement of the advice process and digital financial advice tool utilising holistic financial planning experience.

• Deal with daily tactical and legal matters

• Implement regulatory change required in Distribution

• Ensure proactive technical support to advisers is running efficiently

• Continuous interaction with marketing, distribution and other divisional teams

• Undertake strategic research and provide strategic proposals, on topics as requested by and agreed with Distribution Exco as the subject matter expert (SME) on technical financial advisory matters (e.g., EB, s42, HNW product offering etc.)

• Process owner (non-digital) of Wealth Advice Process - define and document requirements based on business needs for digital advice project

• As SME, support the digital advice team with practical suggestions and logical rules to guide and monitor advice to clients.

• Provide technical support to advisers, TAS colleagues, other Distribution teams (including Marketing) on proactive and reactive basis.

• Technical support to advisers/colleagues/regional distribution teams on advice process system related queries/issues

• Regularly engage with the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs (PPARA) team to understand the impact of regulatory changes identified by PPARA on Distribution and determine, assess and furnish proposals on how such impact can be managed and mitigated within the Distribution network with the support of standardised processes, standardised documents and systems.

• Represent TAS on distribution/advice and technical matters both within TAS and non-TAS related committees / forums.

• Define and lead the fiduciary process, chair the Fiduciary Technical committee and provide fiduciary support into the distribution activities of Distribution Wealth.

• Review and improve Fiduciary processes, policies, local & offshore provider services and IT support systems

• Responsible for CPD accredited training

• Effective management of direct reporting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

• CFP (advantageous)

• 10 + years, relevant knowledge, skills and experience in financial services industry

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to handle confrontational discussions

• Solutions orientation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Deciding and Initiating Action

• Persuading and influencing

• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

• Adaptable and resilient

• Emotional intelligence

• Teamwork

• Presentation skills (design and present in front of audience)

Our Client is on the hunt for an accomplished Legal Specialist to join this esteemed independent asset management and investment research group specializing in Global Investment Strategies and Asset Management Services with a focus on multi-generational capital preservation.

Responsibilities:

• Review 3rd Party Agreements
• Assisting with the establishment and operation of investment funds
• Reviewing different fund Prospectuses
• Implementing Compliance and Risk Procedures
• The company and Client Company Secretarial
• Risk
• Compliance

FIC requirements:

• Knowledgeable in regards to the FIC Act, related legislations and regulations
• Ability to work through regulations etc to draft policies and implement in the business and keep up to date on changes
• Understand and know the reporting requirements
• Submissions and liaison with the FIC
• Ensuring implementation and monitoring of RMCP
• Monitoring, updating and implementing KYC processes
• Draft documents and process when necessary
• Acting as FICA compliance officer
• Provide in-house training

POPIA requirements:

• Knowledgeable in regards to the POPI Act and PAI Act, related legislations and regulations
• Ability to work through GN, regulations etc and draft or amend policies when necessary to keep up to date on changes
• Ensuring implementation, monitoring and updating of POPIA plans and processes and PAIA manual
• Acting as Information Officer
• Submissions and liaison with the Information Regulator
• Deal with requests in terms of POPIA and PAIA
• Deal with and investigate data breaches/security compromises and submitting notifications in terms thereof
• Draft documents necessary in terms of POPIA and ensure clients receive the necessary information and for internal processes.
• Track acceptance or non-acceptance in terms of POPIA requests.

FAIS compliance:

• Liaison with external compliance officer
• Implement internal compliance requirements
• Ensuring requirements are met
• Ensuring record of advice is kept and samples “audited” regularly (client file sampling to ensure adherence to requirements)
• Understanding of FAIS act and related legislation will be an advantage

Requirements:

• Tertiary Degree, with qualification in Law
• 3-5 years experience in Financial Services industry
• A hard working individual with strong verbal and written communication skills

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The Legal Specialist (Community & Permitting) is responsible for providing comprehensive tenure and permitting advice to support the organisation's business objectives. The Legal Specialist serves as the primary advisor to business units on tenure, permitting, and related community matters, enabling strategic decisions that meet regulatory and operational standards and facilitate timely project advancement.

Work of the Role:

Safety:

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities

Performance and Delivery:

• Provide comprehensive community and permitting advice to the organisation.
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders on community and permitting matters.
• Advise on legal issues impacting business strategy related to community and permitting.
• Recommend improvements to legal systems and strategies for managing community and permitting risks.
• Implement risk mitigation initiatives for community and permitting transactions.
• Monitor and communicate changes to indigenous laws, permitting laws and human rights policies affecting the organisation.
• Complete reporting obligations on community and permitting promptly, following legal policies.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Requirements & Technical Skills:

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience.
• Understand South African law, with an emphasis on mining law and industry experience as beneficial but not essential.
• Recognise the permitting and community impact of legal scenarios and decisions.
• Apply knowledge of environmental, health and safety, mining, social security law.
• Navigate property law and lease agreements effectively.
• Demonstrate strong technical ability as a lawyer with precise drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Drive best practices in the speciality area.
• Exhibit accomplished communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Manage and regulate workflows efficiently.
• Apply strong organisational, transaction management, and analytical skills.
• Interface and influence key stakeholders effectively.
• Showcase excellent legal drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and platforms.
• Ability to contribute to a team in complex legal projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Ability to identify intricate legal risks.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Focus: Commercial Law

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Johannesburg

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Johannesburg

Job Reference: D7J0HN-E76F61A1

Date posted: 7 February 2025

Consultant: Angela Reilly

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An opportunity is available for a Legal Specialist in Mining Regulatory and Permitting to join a leading global mining company in Johannesburg. This role focuses on mining tenure, permitting, and regulatory compliance in South Africa. You’ll ensure operations meet legal and ethical standards, working closely with legal, sustainability, and operational teams to support responsible resource development and drive meaningful business and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on mining rights, tenure, and land access issues under South African law
• Manage mining and environmental permitting processes, including applications, renewals, and amendments
• Address surface rights, servitudes, and land-use disputes
• Ensure compliance with mining, environmental, and social regulations
• Develop permitting strategies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks
• Collaborate with internal legal, operational, and sustainability teams, and liaise with government and community stakeholders
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to policy and governance initiatives
  
  

• Admitted Attorney with 3-5 years' PQE
• Postgraduate qualification in Mining, Environmental, or Regulatory Law (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of South African mining and environmental legislation
• Proven experience in permitting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent legal interpretation, negotiation, and communication skills
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Senior Legal Specialist within the Financial Planning and Wealth industry with an LLB, Postgraduate Diploma Financial Planning and preferably CFP, with minimum 10 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry, required to participate in the enhancement of the advice process and digital financial advice tool utilising financial planning experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) essential
• Postgraduate Diploma Financial Planning advantageous
• CFP (advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry required
• Ability to handle confrontational discussions
• Solutions orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Presentation skills (design and present in front of audience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deal with daily tactical and legal matters
• Implement regulatory change required in Distribution
• Ensure proactive technical support to advisers is running efficiently
• Continuous interaction with marketing, distribution and other divisional teams
• Undertake strategic research and provide strategic proposals, on topics as requested by and agreed with Distribution Exco as the subject matter expert (SME) on technical financial advisory matters (e.g., EB, s42, HNW product offering etc.)
• Process owner (non-digital) of Wealth Advice Process – define and document requirements based on business needs for digital advice project
• As SME, support the digital advice team with practical suggestions and logical rules to guide and monitor advice to clients
• Provide technical support to advisers, TAS colleagues, other Distribution teams (including Marketing) on proactive and reactive basis
• Technical support to advisers/colleagues/regional distribution teams on advice process system related queries/issues
• Regularly engage with the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs (PPARA) team to understand the impact of regulatory changes identified by PPARA on Distribution and determine, assess and furnish proposals on how such impact can be managed and mitigated within the Distribution network with the support of standardised processes, standardised documents and systems
• Represent TAS on distribution/advice and technical matters both within TAS and non-TAS related committees / forums
• Define and lead the fiduciary process, chair the Fiduciary Technical committee and provide fiduciary support into the distribution activities of Distribution Wealth Review and improve Fiduciary processes, policies, local & offshore provider services and IT support systems
• Responsible for CPD accredited training
• Effective management of direct reporting staff

If you are a South African citizen & your CV meets the above criteria, please send your CV.