Legal and Compliance Officer

Sourcefin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Johannesburg seeks an Admitted Attorney to manage legal proceedings, draft commercial agreements, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, post-articles experience, and strong skills in drafting and problem-solving. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to navigate legal challenges effectively. If you are detail-oriented and ready to take on a dynamic legal environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience, preferably within a commercial law firm.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Manage legal proceedings end-to-end, including drafting pleadings.
• Oversee debt-recovery strategies and enforce proceedings.
• Draft and implement internal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Assist the Company Secretary with statutory filings.
• Provide legal opinions and support to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong drafting ability

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

LLB degree from a recognised institution

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals and provide practical legal advice.

2. Legal Proceedings & Litigation Management

• Manage legal proceedings end-to-end, including drafting pleadings, briefing counsel, and representing the company when required.
• Maintain accurate litigation records and ensure consistent reporting.

3. Debt Recovery & Enforcement

• Oversee debt-recovery strategies, settlement negotiations and enforcement proceedings.
• Work with external attorneys, sheriffs and internal teams to accelerate recoveries.

4. Compliance, Governance & Policy Development

• Draft, review and implement internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Support regulatory compliance relating to POPIA, FICA/AML, cybersecurity and other applicable laws.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, reporting and audits.

5. Company Secretarial Support

• Assist the Company Secretary with CIPC filings, maintaining statutory registers, preparing resolutions and ensuring Companies Act compliance.
• Assist and coordinate board packs and governance documentation.

6. Operational Legal Support

• Provide legal opinions and support to cross-functional teams.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and recommend solutions.

Key Requirements

• LLB degree from a recognised institution.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience, preferably within a commercial law firm.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong drafting ability, commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.