In-House Legal Counsel – Global Contracts & Compliance

Hello Group Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Pretoria seeks a Junior In-house Legal Counsel to draft and review international contracts, focusing on remittance and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be admitted as an attorney, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should have a passion for legal advisory roles and an ability to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of post-admission experience in a legal advisory role.
• Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts is essential.
• Knowledge of local and international AML / CFT / KYC and FATF is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review International Remittance / Money Transfer Agreements.
• Assist with the AML / CFT due diligence process.
• Advise the group on general legal matters.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

IT literacy / Computer skills - MS Office

Good research ability

Good Organisational and Time Management Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Problem solver

High level of integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university

Admitted as an Attorney / Advocate / Legal Practitioner

Job description

A dynamic recruitment agency in Pretoria seeks a Junior In-house Legal Counsel to draft and review international contracts, focusing on remittance and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be admitted as an attorney, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should have a passion for legal advisory roles and an ability to work both independently and in teams.