Our client, a respected South African not-for-profit organisation within the fraud prevention industry, is seeking an admitted Legal Specialist to establish and lead its legal, compliance and governance function.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Executive Management and the Board, providing strategic legal guidance while ensuring regulatory compliance and sound corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across the organisation.

• Manage litigation and regulatory matters.

• Draft and review contracts, legal opinions and policies.

• Develop and maintain compliance and governance frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with the NCA, POPIA, PAIA and Companies Act.

• Advise Executive Management and the Board on legal and governance matters.

• Liaise with regulators and external legal counsel.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

• Minimum 2 years' post-admission experience.

• Litigation experience.

• Strong knowledge of South African legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience with compliance, governance and contract drafting.

Key Skills

• Legal drafting

• Litigation

• Contract negotiation

• Compliance

• Corporate governance

• Risk management

• Analytical thinking

• Stakeholder management

• Excellent communication skills

• High ethical standards

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.

• Own reliable transport.

• Professional English communication skills.

General

• We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

• Preference may be given in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).

• By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.