In-House Legal Advisor (Financial Services) – Permanent

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a mid-sized commercial law firm in Alberton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Alberton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals

• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room

• Notarial admission
• Existing client following
• Certificate in data protection or compliance

• Paid LPC fees and CPD
• Hybrid work outside court days
• Clear path to directorship at some firms

• Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.