Legal Specialist

Job Description

A leading organisationis seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to provide comprehensive legal support across the business. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can operate both independently and collaboratively offering sound legal advice that supports compliance mitigates risk and enables strategic return the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to grow within an environment that values development and recognises high performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive legal advice on a broad range of matters including regulatory compliance and corporate governance
• Draft review vet and negotiate various legal agreements including commercial contracts service level agreements and vendor contracts
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable legislation internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify potential legal risks and implement practical mitigation strategies
• Support contract management processes and interpret complex legal documentation
• Advise on dispute resolution matters including litigation arbitration and mediation
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage outsourced legal services where required
• Conduct legal research and provide well-reasoned opinions on complex issues
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise on their potential impact
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on legal and compliance-related topics to internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised institution
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in commercial law contract law and regulatory compliance
• Experience within financial services or a regulated environment will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of South African legislation and corporate governance principles
• Excellent analytical problem-solving drafting and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Sound judgement decision-making ability and a high level of integrity professionalism and confidentiality

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

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