Investment Fund Legal Advisor

Agc Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market-focused investment firm in Sandton is seeking a motivated Junior Legal Advisor. This role offers exposure to cross‑border finance and corporate legal advisory. The ideal candidate holds a BA/BCom Law and LLB degree, is an admitted attorney, and possesses strong legal drafting and negotiation skills. Competitive market-related salary offered.

Benefits

Opportunity for travel within Africa and the Middle East

Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail with a deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and implement legal documents including NDAs and service agreements.
• Conduct legal research and advise on legislation.
• Manage matters from inception to completion.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Risk Awareness

Corporate Governance

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

BA/BCom Law and LLB Degree

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Completed legal articles

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Legal research tools

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a market-focused alternative investment fund operating across Africa and the Middle East, is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join their Sandton-based team.

With a legacy in debt financing, trade finance, and impact investment, the firm plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, job creation, and community upliftment in key sectors across emerging markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, analytical, and ambitious legal professional to gain exposure to cross‑border finance, structured trade, and corporate legal advisory within a global investment environment.

Responsibilities

General Legal Support: Draft, review, and implement a wide range of legal documents including NDAs, service agreements, corporate resolutions, letters of demand, and participation agreements.

Conduct legal research, draft opinions, and advise on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

Liaise with clients and external counsel, managing matters from inception to completion.

Provide strategic input on corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Support litigious and enforcement matters related to the fund’s operations.

Trade Finance Transactional Support: Advise on finance and security agreements, term sheets, and ancillary documentation under South African, English, or international law.

Assist with conditions precedent, transaction closing, and cross‑border trade finance documentation.

Collaborate with portfolio managers across deal origination, approval, negotiation, and post‑close monitoring stages.

Corporate Legal Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of legal strategies that support the company’s operational and financial objectives.

Ensure risk management, policy development, and legal compliance across all business activities.

Desired Experience

Qualification: BA / BCom Law and LLB Degree (essential).

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (or in process of admission).

Completed legal articles.

Experience in Banking Finance, Trade Finance, or Cross‑Border Transactions (essential).

Strong legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and legal research tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail and a deadline‑driven mindset.

Additional languages such as French, Arabic, or Hindi will be advantageous.

Opportunity for travel within Africa and the Middle East.

Key Competencies

• Legal Compliance
• Risk Awareness
• Corporate Governance
• Policy Development
• Contract Drafting
• Negotiation
• Financial Transaction Support
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Remuneration

Competitive Market Related Salary.

Why Join This Team?

Be part of a dynamic, globally connected fund committed to transformative investment in Africa and the Middle East.

Work alongside seasoned finance and legal professionals shaping impactful financial solutions across emerging markets.

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Skillset Required

Financial Services, Trade Finance, Junior Legal Advisor, Private Credit, Cross border Transactions, Banking and Finance Law, Trade Finance Lawyer, Debt Financing, Private Credit Fund, Alternative Investment Fund, Admitted Attorney, Legal Counsel, Legal Advisor, Corporate Finance.