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In-House Legal Advisor (Financial Services)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal

R65 750 – R90 500/month

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Job Description

Take on a real caseload and build your name at a property developer's in-house team in Soweto. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a property developer's in-house team on the Soweto side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
Record billable time and hit the monthly target

What you need

Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Sound judgement under deadline pressure
At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field

Extra points for

Existing client following
LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area

On offer

Paid LPC fees and CPD
Annual bonus linked to billing
Medical aid and retirement fund

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): summary of significant matters you handled, with client names removed plus LPC certificate of good standing.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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