Lawyer

Protect Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal services company based in Cape Town is seeking a Lawyer to support legal functions and compliance for international operations. You will draft and review contracts, manage compliance for new products, and liaise with legal consultants. Ideal candidates are admitted attorneys with 0-3 years of experience, possess strong legal analytical skills, and are fluent in English. Join a fast-growing team that values initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Admitted attorney with 0–3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and reviewing international commercial agreements.
• Support legal and compliance work for new product developments.
• Liaise with external consultants and legal service providers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong legal research and analytical skills

Interest in contracts, compliance, insurance regulation

Communication skills

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

Lawyer - Protect Group

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to: Head of Legal

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Must have: Must be fluent in English & must be an admitted attorney (0–3 years PQE)

Company Overview

Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly grown to serve over 400 business partners across 75+ countries with a presence in 12 global offices.

Protect Group offers a dynamic, AI-driven widget that integrates easily into online booking and sales platforms, providing customer‑experience solutions and additional revenue services. This helps businesses boost customer satisfaction and ancillary revenue without significant upfront costs.

‘Protect People’ are individuals bursting with talent, ambition, drive and loyalty. You will care passionately about what you do and will be able to play a part in the continued growth of a business that is disrupting global industries and major brands across the transportation, travel, hospitality, events and financial services sectors.

Key responsibilities

• The role includes but is not limited to:
• Assisting with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial agreements, including employment contracts.
• Supporting legal and compliance work for the development and rollout of new products (both regulated and unregulated).
• Managing and coordinating visas for staff travel worldwide.
• Providing legal and compliance support for new ventures, operational initiatives, and ad hoc projects.
• Liaising with external consultants and other legal service providers.
• Supporting the HR and recruitment function with employment‑related issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advising internal stakeholders (under supervision) on legal risks, compliance obligations, and regulatory considerations.
• Monitoring changes in relevant laws and regulations—particularly employment law, insurance regulation, consumer protection, and international compliance—and reporting insights to the Head of Legal and Chief Financial Officer.

Required Skills and Experience

Legal & Technical Competencies

• Strong legal research and analytical skills (critical competency).
• Admitted attorney with 0–3 years post‑qualification experience.
• Interest or experience in contracts, compliance, insurance regulation, or regulated products (advantageous).
• International exposure or experience across multiple jurisdictions (beneficial).

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English, with strong overall communication skills.
• Outgoing, collaborative, and comfortable working closely with colleagues daily.

Professional Attributes

• Self‑starter with the ability to take initiative in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.
• Hands‑on approach to tasks, able to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, including identifying risks and proposing practical, creative solutions.
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to contributing to the company’s growth and development.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

How to Apply

If you live and breathe what you do and recognise yourself as aProtect Person then submit your latest CV and let us know what you can bring to Protect!