Legal, Governance and Compliance Intern

Randburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Legal Governance and Compliance Intern preferably a recent Law graduate to join our Legal and Compliance Department for a fixed 12-month internship period. The successful candidate will work under direct supervision providing essential administrative research and policy support.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in legal and compliance operations within the higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with drafting formatting and reviewing legal and compliance documents.
Maintain and update the internal and regulatory complaints tracker.
Conduct preliminary legal research and summarise findings.
Log monitor and follow up on internal legal requests and general queries.
Support the preparation of reports and policy reviews.
Contribute to academic committee activities as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

LLB degree (completed).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Solid understanding of legal and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook).
Willingness to learn take direction and work within deadlines.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

What We Offer:

A 12-month internship providing exposure to legal and compliance functions in a higher education institution.
Mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
Practical skills development in research policy and regulatory compliance.
A supportive and professional learning environment.

Required Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Solid understanding of legal and regulatory compliance frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook). Willingness to learn take direction and work within deadlines. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Required Education:

LLB degree (completed).