Legal and Compliance Associate
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R300,000-420,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Start Date: Within the next monthAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Legal & Compliance Associate to support our growing commercial and compliance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in contract drafting and review, ensuring compliance standards are met, and providing professional legal support to international clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to gain exposure to corporate finance, M&A, restructuring, and cross-border expansion projects.Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Provide legal and compliance support to both local and international clients.
- Monitor contracts and projects for regulatory and corporate governance alignment.
- Contribute to projects in M&A, corporate restructuring, and global expansion.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Uphold the highest levels of professionalism and client service.
- LLB or equivalent legal degree.
- Admitted Attorney (South Africa).
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-admission experience.
- Excellent drafting and contract review skills.
- High level of attention to detail and analytical ability.
- Strong communication skills and professionalism in client engagement.
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly, particularly in areas such as M&A;, corporate restructuring, and cross-border expansion projects.
- Proactive, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality legal work.
- Exposure to international clients and cross-border projects.
- Opportunities to grow into more complex areas of law and compliance.
- Dynamic and fast-paced business environment.