Risk And Compliance Attorney

Morae; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal services firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Attorney to join their hybrid team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory frameworks and a proven ability to manage client engagements effectively. Responsibilities include leading compliance initiatives, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic recommendations on risk management. Must have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience and be an admitted attorney.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a legal degree.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in risk and compliance.
• CAMS or CFE certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and client teams to achieve targets.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for compliance.
• Conduct legal risk assessments of commercial contracts.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Negotiation skills

Client engagement

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Legal degree

Job description

Morae Global, seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients. LOCATION: Observatory, Cape Town. TITLE: Risk and Compliance Attorney. LEVEL: Associate Manager / Manager. JOB TYPE: Full Time (Hybrid).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Attorney to actively contribute to opportunity development, revenue growth, and service delivery improvement. The role includes managing project and client teams to achieve both team and individual targets, while fostering a professional work environment and a culture of excellence. You will own the dedicated client account management strategy and ensure the development of a diverse set of skills for both personal growth and team progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, FICA, FAIS, Companies Act etc.)
• Ability to lead Customer Identification Program (CIP) for clients across geographies and product types for regulatory compliance
• Draft and remediate firmwide compliance policies on the back of statutory and regulatory updates and assist in preparing reports for clients as part of regulatory operations support
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with commercial contracts and provide strategic recommendations on risk mitigation
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues
• High quality service delivery and continuous service delivery improvement
• Establish knowledge portfolios and build sector specific expertise
• Encourage and implement global knowledge sharing and cross utilisation
• Team guidance, capacity analysis and day to day assistance
• Client reporting and continuous dialogue
• Weekly maintenance of playbooks

Required Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a legal degree
• A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in risk and compliance within a commercial or corporate environment
• CAMS or CFE certification will be an added advantage
• Proven track record in negotiating and drafting various complex commercial contracts
• Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate within one month
• A mature, team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills

Key Activities

• Build knowledge of commercial aspects and industries
• Provide commercial support
• Guide the team, assisting with overflow and capacity management
• Continuously introduce clients to new opportunities
• Ensure swift turnaround times on chargeable and non-chargeable matters
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate global clients
• Provide regular reporting to clients on utilisation and progress
• Develop and enforce QA processes, ensuring compliance
• Expand commercial knowledge and develop specialist expertise in jurisdiction, industry, and technology

Training

• Promote cross-utilisation of team members to increase utilisation and facilitate knowledge sharing
• Develop and enforce QA processes, ensuring compliance

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Strong understanding of Morae and its operations
• Flexible approach to working hours and delivery methodologies
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Ability to oversee, manage, lead, and inspire Associates
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Morae Global Corporation does not engage the services of recruitment agencies, as we are supported by a highly skilled internal global talent team.