Legal/Finance Analyst (Cape Town)

Maitland Selwyn; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Legal/Finance Analyst to advise on legal risk and financial strategy. This role is critical in managing contracts and ensuring profitability in high-value projects. Applicants with 5+ years of experience in finance or legal domains, particularly in construction or design, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance or legal roles in construction/design.
• Ability to interpret JBCC/FIDIC or similar contracts.
• Proficient in budgeting, margin tracking, and cost risk.

Responsibilities

• Review client and supplier contracts for risk and compliance.
• Monitor profitability against project budget and margin targets.
• Compile monthly financial/risk reports.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Budgeting

Margin tracking

Risk compliance

Education

Bachelors in Law

Bachelors in Finance

Job description

About the job Legal/Finance Analyst (Cape Town)

Purpose: To advise the CEO on legal risk, contract strategy, and financial margin management across high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review client and supplier contracts for risk and compliance
• Monitor profitability against project budget and margin targets
• Work with project managers to identify financial and contractual risks
• Compile monthly financial/risk reports

Requirements:

• 5+ years in finance or legal roles in construction/design
• Ability to interpret JBCC/FIDIC or similar contracts
• Proficient in budgeting, margin tracking, and cost risk

Qualifications and Professional Bodies:

• Bachelors in Law or Finance
• Member of SAICA (for financial background) or legal bar association (if legal)

Salary (Monthly, ZAR):

Junior: R20,000 R25,000

Mid-Level: R30,000 R35,000

Senior: R40,000+