Dual Qualified Attorney

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy is seeking a dual-qualified attorney to provide legal advice under UK law in a remote capacity. Candidates must be admitted attorneys in South Africa with UK qualifications or experience. Responsibilities include contract drafting and cross-border compliance advice. The position offers a salary range of R500,000 to R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Min. 1 to 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) required.
• Strong command of UK commercial law is necessary.
• Home office with stable internet connection essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice aligned with UK commercial and corporate law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts under UK jurisdiction.
• Advise on cross-border legal matters and compliance.
• Collaborate with UK clients and internal teams in real time.

Skills

UK legal systems knowledge

Legal drafting and negotiation

Cross-border legal advising

Education

Admitted attorney in South Africa (LLB)

UK legal qualification

Job description

R 500,000.00 - 1,500,000.00 (South African Rand)

Dual-Qualified UK/South African Attorneys Remote Delivery Model

Salary R500 000 to R1 500 000p/a pending on experience

Client Overview

Our client is a UK-based legal consultancy that specializes in providing commercial, corporate, and compliance-related legal services to UK businesses, including SMEs and mid-sized corporates. With increasing client demand and the need to scale cost-effectively, they are exploring offshore legal talent that maintains high quality while reducing operational costs.

Location: South Africa (Remote)
Structure: Full-time or part-time engagement (depending on need)
Reporting to: UK-based legal team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice aligned with UK commercial and corporate law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts under UK jurisdiction.
• Advise on cross-border legal matters and compliance.
• Collaborate with UK clients and internal teams in real time.

Candidate Requirements

• Admitted attorney in South Africa (LLB + min.1 to5 years+ PQE).
• UK legal qualification (Solicitor of England and Wales preferred) or demonstrable UK legal experience.
• Strong command of UK legal systems, especially in commercial law.
• Home office setup with stable internet connection.