Legal Associate

Insphired Recruitment Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Legal Associate for their internal legal department. The ideal candidate has a Law Degree, is an Admitted Attorney, and possesses at least 5 years of commercial litigation experience. The role focuses on providing legal support in commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal adequacy from initiation to recovery. This is a hands-on, office-based position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-articles work experience.

Responsibilities

• Vetting deal terms from a legal perspective.
• Drafting legal agreements and related documents.
• Instructing external attorneys for securities registration.
• Liaising with internal teams for deal execution.
• Project managing commercial recovery matters.
• Monitoring and managing portfolio risks.
• Providing legal advice on corporate matters.
• Performing KYC/FICA/AML/PEP checks.
• Drafting Term Sheets and handling documentation.
• Addressing queries from credit analysts and clients.
• Drafting regulatory-required documents.
• Ensuring client documents are complete and up-to-date.

Skills

High Emotional Intelligence

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict handling

Tech-savvy

Education

Law Degree

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Introduction

Explore Our Culture & ImpactJoin a dynamic team focused on empowering SMEs and driving inclusive growth.

If you are passionate about supporting entrepreneurial ventures and contributing to the development of South Africa's SME sector, this is the opportunity for you.

We value individuals who are curious, creative, conscientious, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

The Role – Legal Associate (Commercial Litigation)

We are seeking a Legal Associate with commercial litigation experience to join our internal legal department.

You will play a key role in supporting the credit compliance function, assisting in transaction execution, post-transaction monitoring, and recovery projects.

This is a hands‑on, office‑based role with no remote work options.

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Associate will provide legal support in all aspects of commercial transactions, ensuring that deals are legally sound and effectively managed from initiation to recovery.

This is not a regulatory compliance role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Vetting deal terms and conditions from a legal perspective prior to credit approval
• Drafting legal agreements and related documents using standard templates (e.g., Loan Agreements, Pledge and Cession Agreements, Guarantees)
• Instructing external attorneys for the registration of securities (e.g., mortgage bonds, notarial bonds)
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure proper deal execution and adherence to conditions
• Project managing commercial recovery matters from legal action initiation to full recovery
• Monitoring and managing portfolio risks
• Providing legal advice on corporate and commercial matters
• Performing KYC / FICA / AML / PEP checks on clients
• Drafting Term Sheets aligned with credit approvals and handling documentation administration
• Addressing queries from credit analysts, operations, and clients
• Drafting regulatory‑required documents, non‑standard security agreements, and resolutions
• Ensuring all client documents are complete, up‑to‑date, and correctly uploaded into systems

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney
• Law Degree
• Minimum 5 years post‑articles work experience

Desired Skills & Competencies

• High Emotional Intelligence (self‑awareness, self‑management, and interpersonal skills)
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in documentation
• Strong organizational skills and professional work ethic
• Ability to take initiative and learn quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confidence in engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Comfortable handling conflict and litigation matters
• Tech‑savvy with proficiency in legal and office software

Package & Remuneration

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