Dual Qualified Attorney

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy is seeking dual-qualified UK/South African attorneys for remote roles. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and advising on compliance matters. Candidates must be admitted in South Africa with UK legal qualifications preferred. This position offers flexible engagement options, with a competitive salary between R500,000 and R1,500,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted attorney in South Africa.
• UK legal qualification highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial legal systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal advice

Contract drafting and negotiation

UK legal systems

Compliance

Education

LLB + 1 to 5 years PQE

UK legal qualification (Solicitor preferred)

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.