Job: Legal Intern

Company Sage; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage is offering a Legal Intern position at their Midrand Offices in Johannesburg. The program focuses on professional development, mentorship, and exposure to contract and privacy law topics. The role is hybrid, three days per week, with onboarding starting October 1, 2025 for 12 months.

Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and an LLB, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and show strong communication, organization, and a proactive attitude to contribute to the legal team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 matric certificate or equivalent.
• LLB degree from a reputable institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Proactive attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist drafting legal correspondence under supervision.
• Review contracts and assist the team with negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare internal reports.
• Attend meetings and participate as needed.
• Support internal legal trainings and development courses.
• Learn and use Sage internal software tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactive attitude

Education

Grade 12

LLB degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sage is seeking a passionate Legal Intern to join their Midrand Offices in Johannesburg. The internship program aims to provide an environment for professional skills development, value-based learning, career development, and mentorship. Key responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, attending meetings, assisting the legal team in preparing internal legal training, learning and using internal software tools, and completing internal personal development courses. Successful candidates will need a grade 12 matric certificate, an LLB from a reputable institution, proficiency with Microsoft packages, no criminal record, a proactive attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good work ethic, interest in law of contract, privacy law, competition law, and technology, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The position is a hybrid role, three days per week, and successful applicants will join the internship program on October 1, 2025, for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the drafting legal correspondence
• Reviewing contracts under manager’s supervision
• Legal research
• Attend meetings and participating where necessary
• Assisting the legal team to prepare and conduct internal legal training
• Learning and using internal software tools
• Completing all internal personal development courses as provided by Sage and tasks related
• Assist the legal team with making sure that the internal policies, contracts, and marketing material comply with the latest laws
• Understanding and staying up to date with Sage internal policies

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Must have completed an LLB

Hiring organization

Sage

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa