Legal/Finance Analyst (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; 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 support their operations. This critical role involves managing legal contracts, overseeing financial transactions, and providing advice to the CEO. Ideal candidates will possess a dual background in Law and Finance and have substantial experience in the construction or related industries.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (preferably 5+ years) in managing legal and financial functions.
• Dual background in Law and Finance is ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-value contracts and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review/manage client and supplier contracts for compliance.
• Analyze financial transactions and align budgets with profit targets.
• Prepare management reports for CEO regarding risk and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Contract Review

Financial Analysis

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Salary R20,000 - R40,000 per month (Highly negotiable) depending on scope and candidate profile.

About the job Legal/Finance Analyst (Cape Town)

Legal/Finance Analyst

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director (CEO)

Role Overview:
Critical new role. We need a high-level Legal/Finance Analyst (or two roles, depending on market), with experience in construction/business law and financial oversight for medium to large operations. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment and provide direct support to the CEO on risk, contracts, and margin management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review/manage all client and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with legal standards and business objectives.
• Analyze and monitor financial transactions, align project budgets with company profit targets (min 35%, target 45% margins).
• Prepare management reports for CEO and provide real-time advice on risk, contract value, and financial impact.
• Advise on risk management, mitigation, and compliance across all projects.
• Stay updated on relevant industry regulations and ensure full compliance.
• Coordinate with bookkeeper/accountant, project managers, and designers to maintain full financial and contractual oversight.
• Proactively identify client/contract risks using agreed metrics, and recommend or implement mitigations.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Law and/or Finance/Accounting (dual background ideal; otherwise, strong proficiency in one and understanding of the other).
• Significant experience (preferably 5+ years) managing legal and financial functions in construction, architecture, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-value contracts and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills; able to present complex analyses and recommendations clearly.
• Experience in contract review, margin analysis, risk identification, and compliance management.

Salary:
R20,000 - R40,000 per month (Highly negotiable) depending on scope and candidate profile.