Legal Counsel (Compliance and POPIA)

Clients trust your advice at this financial services company legal department in Fourways, so it has to be sound and practical. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Fourways. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions

• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• Strong drafting and legal research

• Existing client following
• Notarial admission
• Experience on bank or insurer panels

• Paid LPC fees and CPD
• Hybrid work outside court days
• Medical aid and retirement fund

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