In-House Legal Advisor (Financial Services)

Clients trust your advice at this mid-sized commercial law firm in Welkom, so it has to be sound and practical. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Welkom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate

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

• LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area
• Certificate in data protection or compliance

• Hybrid work outside court days
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Medical aid and retirement fund
• Clear path to directorship at some firms

• Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.
• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.