LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER - SEA POINT, CPT

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to manage contracts, compliance, and negotiations on cross-border infrastructure projects. Candidates should have an LLB degree and 1–3 years of in-house legal experience. This role offers growth into senior advisory positions with exposure to complex, impactful projects in a performance-driven culture.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from experienced leadership

Performance-based culture

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-articles in-house legal experience.
• Exposure to commercial, construction, or project law advantageous.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Assist in structuring and maintaining PPP and concession agreements with government stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters across multiple countries.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, land use, and project finance matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Document review

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

LLB degree (Admitted Attorney)

Job description

Job Description

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER - SEA POINT, CPT

About the Company

Our client operates across large-scale infrastructure, facility management, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa. The work is fast-paced, complex, and impactful — blending commercial, legal, and operational challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

We’re looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer counsel who thrives in a dynamic environment and can grow into a senior role. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on contracts, compliance, and cross-border infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to complex, real-world projects that span multiple countries and sectors.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced GM / CFO-level leadership team.
• Room to grow into a senior Legal or Commercial Advisory role.
• A performance-based culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, service agreements, and NDAs .
• Assist in structuring and maintaining PPP and concession agreements with government stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters across multiple countries.
• Support management in negotiations , risk assessments, and due diligence processes.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, land use, and project finance matters.
• Maintain accurate corporate governance records , company registrations, and board resolutions.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance (including environmental, customs, and labor law aspects).
• Review procurement documentation and tender submissions for legal accuracy.
• Support with cross-border transactions , funding documentation, and investment compliance.

Requirements

• LLB degree (Admitted Attorney)
• 1–3 years’ post-articles in-house legal experience.
• Exposure to commercial, construction, or project law advantageous.
• Strong contract drafting and document review skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a project-driven environment.
• Comfortable engaging with executives, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.