In-house Legal Counsel

BCL Legal; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in South Africa is seeking a mid-level lawyer with 2-5 PQE in commercial or construction law. In this role, you will advise on a range of commercial matters, including high-value contracts and compliance work, in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The firm offers hybrid working, a strong benefits package, and a culture focused on collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Strong benefits package

Collaboration culture

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on commercial matters.
• Ability to manage high-value contracts.
• Familiarity with construction and property law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on supplier and customer agreements.
• Manage regulatory and compliance work.
• Work with senior legal and commercial leadership.

Skills

Commercial contracts knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Strong negotiation skills

Education

PQE of 2-5 years

Job description

Overview

Commercial or Construction lawyers - 2-5 PQE - Join a forward-thinking business at an exciting stage of growth. A market-leading organisation - recently backed by private equity and actively expanding through strategic acquisitions - is seeking an ambitious mid-level lawyer to join its growing legal team. This role offers the chance to work directly with a high-calibre senior legal and commercial leadership team, gaining exposure to complex, high-value contracts and strategic projects that shape the future of the business. You'll be involved in advising on a broad range of commercial matters, from supplier and customer agreements to regulatory and compliance work, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The work is high quality and varied - a mix of core commercial contracts, supply chain, and project-based legal work - making this an ideal next step for someone currently in private practice or an in-house team looking to move into a more strategic, business-facing position. Lawyers from a commercial contracts, construction or property background would transition particularly well. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growth-focused company. You will benefit from hybrid working, a strong benefits package, and a culture that values collaboration, development, and excellence.