144 Nelspruit Local Office Legal Practitioner Civil Level 2 jobs in South Africa

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 12 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill in the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Nelspruit.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. Manage the functioning and administration of the civil unit of the Local Office.
2. Manage civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
3. Act as principal for Candidate Attorneys.
4. Handle complex civil matters.
5. Supervise and guide Civil Legal Practitioners and Paralegals.
6. Train and develop staff.
7. Provide support and assistance to civil sections of Local Offices in the designated cluster.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

1. Admitted attorney.
2. LLB or BProc.
3. At least twelve years’ post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of ten years’ post-admission experience of which four years are to be court experience.
4. Excellent leadership and people management skills.
5. Demonstrate an ability to manage a civil practice.
6. Demonstrate an ability to train Candidate Attorneys as professional assistants.
7. Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
8. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

SALARY: R940,083.00 per annum (all inclusive)

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 02 March 2021 , quoting the reference number NEL/PLP/19/02/2021 in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to Prescilla Nwandule, Tel:

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT

Overview

At Paymentology , we are redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and FinTechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who aligns with our core values of “Making It Right, Making it Happen and Making It Easy, Together". This role is key to supporting our rapid global growth by delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk with commercial needs. If you bring strong legal and commercial acumen, a solutions driven mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid for candidates based in Johannesburg, or fully remote for those located elsewhere in South Africa.

• Develop a deep understanding of Paymentology’s business, products and regulatory landscape to deliver contextual and impactful legal support.
• Provide high-quality, practical advice on legal issues including contract enforceability, licensing, regulatory compliance and cross-border legal risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives, with a strong focus on enabling growth and managing legal risk.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks proactively and help design pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of internal legal frameworks, contract templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with external counsel and relay advice to internal stakeholders with clarity and context.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, mentoring and legal training across the Legal & Compliance function.
• Conduct high quality legal and regulatory research, particularly on legislation and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions.
• Analyse, interpret, simplify and distill complex laws and regulations into clear and actionable internal legal opinions and memoranda.
• Assess and articulate the impact or potential impact of legal and regulatory developments on the business, providing guidance in a digestible and business-friendly format.
• Engage effectively and efficiently with external counsel, interpret legal advice and evaluate how it applies to Paymentology’s operations.
• Provide internal legal training or briefings to the Legal team and wider business on researched topics or key regulatory developments.

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying regulations and legislation
• Excellent drafting ability, particularly in writing legal opinions and internal memoranda.
• Bonus if you have a background or familiarity with banking or financial regulatory frameworks.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and advisory, ideally with experience in financial services, fintech or technology-driven companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
• Commercially savvy, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in your legal approach.

• Law degree and legal qualification (bar admission or equivalent).
• 4 – 6 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in-house or with clients in fintech / technology.
• Experience working with or interpreting external legal advice and turning that into internal guidance.
• Experience delivering internal training or presentations on legal research topics is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracts, regulatory issues, and cross-border legal considerations.

Overview

At Paymentology , we are redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and FinTechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who aligns with our core values of “Making It Right, Making it Happen and Making It Easy, Together". This role is key to supporting our rapid global growth by delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk with commercial needs. If you bring strong legal and commercial acumen, a solutions driven mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid for candidates based in Johannesburg, or fully remote for those located elsewhere in South Africa.

• Develop a deep understanding of Paymentology’s business, products and regulatory landscape to deliver contextual and impactful legal support.
• Provide high-quality, practical advice on legal issues including contract enforceability, licensing, regulatory compliance and cross-border legal risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives, with a strong focus on enabling growth and managing legal risk.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks proactively and help design pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of internal legal frameworks, contract templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with external counsel and relay advice to internal stakeholders with clarity and context.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, mentoring and legal training across the Legal & Compliance function.
• Conduct high quality legal and regulatory research, particularly on legislation and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions.
• Analyse, interpret, simplify and distill complex laws and regulations into clear and actionable internal legal opinions and memoranda.
• Assess and articulate the impact or potential impact of legal and regulatory developments on the business, providing guidance in a digestible and business-friendly format.
• Engage effectively and efficiently with external counsel, interpret legal advice and evaluate how it applies to Paymentology’s operations.
• Provide internal legal training or briefings to the Legal team and wider business on researched topics or key regulatory developments.

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying regulations and legislation
• Excellent drafting ability, particularly in writing legal opinions and internal memoranda.
• Bonus if you have a background or familiarity with banking or financial regulatory frameworks.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and advisory, ideally with experience in financial services, fintech or technology-driven companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
• Commercially savvy, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in your legal approach.

• Law degree and legal qualification (bar admission or equivalent).
• 4 – 6 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in-house or with clients in fintech / technology.
• Experience working with or interpreting external legal advice and turning that into internal guidance.
• Experience delivering internal training or presentations on legal research topics is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracts, regulatory issues, and cross-border legal considerations.

Overview

Purpose of the job: To provide strategic leadership in managing and protecting DetNet’s IP Portfolio. To oversee and enhance the contracts portfolio, ensuring all agreements are aligned with the company’s goals, to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies across all areas of the business; and to ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring legal developments and guiding the company accordingly.

• Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company's intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage the company's IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
• Develop and implement the DetNet IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company's brand.
• Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
• Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic goals.

Legal Counsel

Required Outputs : Functional

Provide general legal support to subsidiaries and business divisions within The Company Mining , focusing on :

Commercial law

Litigation

Mergers and Acquisitions

Debt collection

Contract law

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Supervise external service providers on a cost-benefit basis.

Maintain relationships with external legal advisors, both locally and cross-border.

Conduct legal research and develop frameworks; analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.

Assess compliance with labour legislation, both locally and across borders.

Drive business improvement initiatives related to ethics and corporate governance.

Qualifications and Expertise Required

LLB degree (mandatory).

Admitted attorney of the High Court.

5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.

Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including :

Corporate law

Competition law

Environmental law

Explosives law

Mining law

Tax law

Labour law

In-depth knowledge of legal processes and procedures.

Experience working in a contractual and procurement environment.

Overview

Purpose of the job: To provide strategic leadership in managing and protecting DetNet’s IP Portfolio. To oversee and enhance the contracts portfolio, ensuring all agreements are aligned with the company’s goals, to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies across all areas of the business; and to ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring legal developments and guiding the company accordingly.

• Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company's intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage the company's IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
• Develop and implement the DetNet IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company's brand.
• Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
• Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic goals.

Overview

Job Description

Are you a commercially-minded Legal Professional with a passion for financial services and regulatory law?

A highly regarded financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its dynamic business units. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

• Draft and review legal agreements relevant to various business units, including Collective Investment Scheme managers and financial service providers
• Analyse legislation and provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs
• Draft clear, concise, and commercially astute legal opinions
• Oversee legal documentation management and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks
• Report on legal risk matters to the line manager and contribute to risk forums

• Admitted Attorney with 1–5 years’ practical experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of CISCA, FAIS, and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is advantageous
• Understanding of the Protection of Personal Information Act preferred
• Familiarity with investment-related regulations (e.g., Regulation 28, Insurance Act, Medical Schemes Act) is a plus
• Strong commercial legal experience within the financial services sector is highly desirable

• Exceptional legal drafting and legislative interpretation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to align legal support with business objectives
• Resilient under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset

All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities.

About DHL and Legal Services:

Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Group) is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing the difference you bring to our business and sharing the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Legal Services offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.

In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized according to regions and global cross-sectional topics.

Job Purpose:

Support to develop and administer legal processes and procedures to identify and mitigate legal risks, protecting DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, established legal framework, standards, applicable laws, and regulations.

Providing legal support to DHL Supply Chain Africa while operating within the larger GBS Legal sphere. You will be part of the Supply Chain Legal Services team, a division within GBS (the in-house services arm of DHL). You will assist the Head of Legal for Africa and advise the business on day-to-day legal matters (including contract drafting and review; dispute resolution; company secretarial) within the region, liaising with legal colleagues in other regions on cross-border arrangements as necessary. Travel may be required to meet business needs.

Your tasks:

Legal Advice and Services

• Assist in providing a comprehensive legal service to DSC by advising on all legal aspects relating to the business of DSC, including the review of tender processes, negotiation of contracts, and post-contract interpretation and possible disputes. Where a dispute arises, meaningfully explore alternatives to litigation and manage any alternative dispute resolution process successfully.
• Draft and review commercial documents in line with commercial expectations and advise on commercial transactions from a legal perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date and proper records and action all legal correspondence. Manage systems and processes to ensure efficiency in the administration of the legal function.
• Advise DSC on legal aspects affecting its business and answer all ad hoc queries raised by DSC.
• Ensure compliance by DSC with applicable group policies and procedures, including ensuring that contracts with service providers and clients comply with the Company’s contracting standards and Commercial Expectations.
• Identify potential areas of risk and liability, advising on strategies for avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation, and escalate any material issues within the business and legal department where required. Provide legal updates and training to DSC on recent legal developments.
• Liaise with other departments (legal or otherwise) as necessary, e.g., Company Secretarial, Corporate Real Estate, Risk and Insurance.
• Liaise with other business units both in South Africa, the UK, and overseas as appropriate to facilitate the conclusion of transactions and other projects.
• Manage litigation: Liaise and assist in managing external legal counsel and monitor and minimize legal spend.
• Liaise with all external lawyers to ensure timely representation, manage court disputes, and provide accurate monthly reporting to the business.
• Provide legal training and contract education to DSC, e.g., data protection regulations and the application of the Deutsche Post DHL Data Privacy Policy.
• Company Secretarial: File company changes such as directorship changes, resolutions, annual returns, and changes in ownership or shareholding. Train on corporate governance and advise the board and board committees on matters affecting the company. Responsible for resolution processes for authorized signatories and maintaining statutory books and registers. Act as the key corporate secretarial support for statutory meetings.
• Proactively manage corporate governance and statutory compliance administration.
• Report to and consult country management on legal questions/issues.
• Ensure corporate housekeeping is maintained and facilitate due process in company searches and other government inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Approve on BCA and Contracts Database portals, ensuring adherence to standards.

Departmental Support and Growth

• Be an integral member of the GBS Legal Services UKIEEMEA team (MEAT Region).
• Attend various team meetings, know-how and training sessions, and conferences.
• As part of shared legal services, support the needs of other Business Units in the region as workload permits.
• Liaise closely and work with the Group Corporate Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Advisor(s) as needed.

Finance & Projects

• Assist in designing and delivering legal training courses on relevant legal topics.

Assist with budget preparation for the legal function in your area of responsibility.

Required Experience:

• Understanding of DPDHL's business operations, goals, and strategies in your area of responsibility.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and decisive in approach.
• Self-confident with the ability to work autonomously under pressure while managing priorities efficiently.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, and well-organized to engage and interact with team members.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Legal analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate and settle transactions and disputes.
• Able to work under pressure, manage volumes, and meet tight deadlines.
• Conflict management skills and mitigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification - Law Degree and preferably Admitted/Qualified Attorney in South Africa.
• Suitable level of experience working in a commercial legal role (at least 3 years minimum). Ideally, experience of working as an in-house or corporate legal advisor.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.