Legal & Compliance Specialist

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in the legal field is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to join its team in Johannesburg. This fixed-term contract role provides comprehensive legal support, oversees compliance frameworks, and manages legal risk across the organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract management experience, regulatory compliance knowledge, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates with an LLB and 8-10 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to make a significant impact at a senior operational level.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in a legal, regulatory or compliance environment.
• Strong experience in contract drafting and contract management.
• Sound knowledge of South African legislation and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice and support across organisational operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs and related agreements.
• Develop, implement and monitor compliance programmes and frameworks.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Legal advisory

Compliance risk identification

Analytical skills

Education

LLB or equivalent legal qualification (NQF Level 7)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to join its Head Office team in Johannesburg on a fixed-term contract. The role is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, overseeing compliance frameworks, managing legal risk, and supporting governance processes across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a confident legal professional with strong contract management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice and support across organisational operations
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs and related agreements
• Oversee contract management processes and ensure legal compliance
• Attend to legal correspondence, disputes, summons and court processes
• Liaise with external attorneys, legal advisors and company secretarial service providers
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on regulatory and legislative matters
• Develop, implement and monitor compliance programmes and frameworks
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain compliance risk registers
• Monitor adherence to legislation, policies, codes and standards
• Compile compliance and legal reports for senior management and committees
• Support governance processes, board and committee documentation
• Facilitate compliance training and awareness initiatives
• Provide ad hoc legal, compliance and project support as required

Minimum Requirements

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification (NQF Level 7)
• Admitted Attorney or completed articles (advantageous)
• 8–10 years’ experience in a legal, regulatory or compliance environment
• Strong experience in contract drafting and contract management
• Sound knowledge of South African legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience in compliance monitoring programmes and risk management
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally when required

Key Competencies

• Legal advisory and regulatory interpretation
• Compliance risk identification and mitigation
• Governance and policy development
• Stakeholder and regulator engagement
• Ethical judgement and professional integrity

Remuneration

Market Related Salary depending on experience

Interested?

If you are a detail-driven legal professional with a solid compliance background, this role offers meaningful exposure at a senior operational level.

Apply now

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