Group Legal Advisor | Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng

PSG Konsult Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company is seeking a Group Legal Advisor in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will possess an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and have at least five years of post-articles legal experience. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, providing legal advice, and managing litigation. Strong communication skills and commercial legal knowledge are essential, with a focus on regulatory frameworks like FAIS and POPIA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-articles legal experience, with at least 3 years in a commercial legal environment.
• Previous in-house legal counsel experience within financial services.
• Exposure to FAIS, FICA, POPIA and other regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and vetting of contracts.
• Providing legal and contractual advice across business areas.
• Managing litigation, including liaison with external attorneys and counsel.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with labour law matters

Knowledge of corporate finance or M&A

Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Education

LLB degree

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Job title

Group Legal Advisor | Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 20, 2025

Responsibilities

• Drafting and vetting of contracts
• Providing legal and contractual advice across business areas
• Labour law and HR support, including disciplinary matters
• Managing litigation, including liaison with external attorneys and counsel
• Reviewing and advising on internal policies and procedures
• Representing Legal at Compliance, Risk and Legal Committee meetings
• Supporting internal initiatives with legal input and risk mitigation

Minimum requirements

• LLB degree
• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Minimum 5 years post-articles legal experience, with at least 3 years in a commercial legal environment
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and provide commercially practical legal advice
• Previous in-house legal counsel experience within financial services
• Exposure to FAIS, FICA, POPIA and other regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services
• Experience with labour law matters
• Familiarity with litigation processes and briefing of counsel
• Knowledge of corporate finance or M&A
• Afrikaans language proficiency (advantageous but not essential)