Legal Intern

Riseup Management; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseup Management in Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a contract administrator with paralegal exposure to support the legal function. The role covers NDA and supplier agreements reviews, document control, and governance-related tasks.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a corporate legal environment, strong admin skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a legal studies qualification (paralegal studies, diploma or LLB) completed or in progress.
• Articles of clerkship served in a law firm setting.
• At least 1 year of corporate legal experience.
• Exposure to litigation lifecycle, opinions, gap analysis and governance matters.
• Strong admin/organisational skills with attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level reviews of NDAs, transporter and minor supplier agreements using an approved checklist.
• Collect executed agreements and save them in central document repositories.
• Ensure contract sign-off documentation is completed and signed by relevant stakeholders for each contract.
• Maintain contract registers and monitor expiry dates as part of lifecycle management.
• Administer the DocuSign platform.
• Keep the legal unit's central repository up to date with historical records.
• Assist the Legal Counsel Senior Manager and legal counsel in discharge of the legal team's broader function.

Skills

Administrative skills

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation & problem solving

Written communication & EI

Education

Grade 12 + legal studies qualification

LLB or completed LLB degree

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Essential

  • Grade 12, together with a qualification in legal studies (paralegal studies, a diploma in a law discipline, or LLB) — completed or in progress.
  • Articles of clerkship served in a law firm setting.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a corporate legal environment.
  • Exposure to the litigation lifecycle, preparing legal opinions, conducting gap analysis investigations, and corporate governance matters (including resolutions and board packs).
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general technology use.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple assignments and solve problems independently.
  • A high level of emotional intelligence and strong written communication skills.

• Advantageous

  • A completed LLB degree.
  • Certification in shipping and logistics, corporate law, or insurance law.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, multinational or logistics/operations environment.
  • Experience supporting a large organisation across multiple locations.
  • Understanding of South African commercial law and the shipping industry.
  • Prior job-shadowing or work experience in a corporate, legal, or insurance setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

  • Conduct first-level reviews of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), transporter agreements, and minor supplier agreements using an approved checklist.
  • Collect executed agreements and save them in the relevant central document repositories.
  • Ensure internal contract sign-off documentation is completed and signed by the relevant stakeholders for each concluded contract.
  • Maintain contract registers and monitor expiry dates as part of the general contract lifecycle management process.
  • Administer the DocuSign platform.

• General Support

  • Keep the legal business unit's central repository up to date, ensuring all historical records are filed and stored in an orderly manner.
  • Assist the Legal Counsel Senior Manager and legal counsel professional in the discharge of the legal team's broader function.