Legal Graduate

Rand Mutual - RMA; Parys; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learnership programme

Job summary

Rand Mutual - RMA seeks a Legal Graduate to support the legal team by researching legislation, reviewing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role provides exposure to corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and risk management within a dynamic insurance environment.

You will assist with drafting, reviewing, and administrating legal documents, maintaining records, and supporting external counsel as needed. Internship-style learnership with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Completed LLB, BA Law or BCom Law.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, governance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and summarize legislation, regulations, and case law.
• Draft, review and administer contracts and other legal documents.
• Help ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements.
• Assist in identifying legal risks and propose solutions.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports and presentations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

LLB/BA Law/BCom Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

The Legal Graduate will support the legal team in providing sound legal advice, conducting legal research, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical exposure to corporate legal affairs, governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a dynamic business environment.

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

The Legal Graduate will support the legal team in providing sound legal advice, conducting legal research, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical exposure to corporate legal affairs, governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a dynamic business environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Assist with legal research and provide summaries of relevant legislation, regulations, and case law.
• Support the drafting, reviewing, and administration of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Support the management of legal risks by identifying potential issues and recommending solutions.
• Assist with the preparation of legal opinions, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain legal records, document repositories, and contract databases.
• Support litigation management and liaise with external legal service providers where required.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to provide legal and compliance support.
• Participate in legal projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• A completed LLB degree or BA Law or Bcom Law.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and governance principles.

Proposed Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be unemployed at the commencement of the programme.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years (subject to the applicable INSETA funding requirements).
• Hold a Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
• Have English as a subject at Matric level.
• Be computer literate.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an interest in the insurance and financial services industry.
• Be willing to commit to the full duration of the learnership programme.

Supporting Documentation Required:

• Updated CV.
• Certified South African ID copy.
• Certified Matric certificate.
• Certified post‑school qualification(s), where applicable.
• Academic transcript(s), where applicable.
• Proof of disability, where applicable

Experience

• No prior work experience required.
• Internship, volunteer, student leadership, or project‑based experience in event coordination or administration will be advantageous.