In-House Legal Advisor (Financial Services)

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a mid-sized commercial law firm in Ballito. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Ballito. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements

• Strong drafting and legal research
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field

• Hybrid work outside court days
• Paid LPC fees and CPD
• Annual bonus linked to billing

• Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
• Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.