Legal & Compliance Administrator: Contract & Risk Ops

People Dimension; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in South Africa is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to oversee legal administrative functions and support compliance and risk initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting agreements, maintaining compliance registers, and assisting with litigation coordination. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in legal or compliance administration.
• Experience in the Commercial Property Sector or regulated environment.
• Exposure to contract management and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day legal administrative functions.
• Support legal collections processes and debtor tracking.
• Assist with litigation case management.
• Draft, review, and maintain legal agreements.
• Maintain compliance registers and support audits.
• Assist in updating risk registers.

Skills

Strong understanding of legal terminology

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

High attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Law, Compliance, or Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

A leading compliance firm in South Africa is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to oversee legal administrative functions and support compliance and risk initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting agreements, maintaining compliance registers, and assisting with litigation coordination. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are essential for this role.