Senior Legal Practitioner

SkillsMap; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AVBOB, Centurion, seeks a proactive Senior Legal Practitioner to manage the full contract lifecycle—from drafting through execution, renewals and archiving—ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

With a long history over 100 years old, AVBOB offers a competitive remuneration package and values employee development and performance. You will join a compliance-driven environment and contribute to strategic legal initiatives.

Qualifications

• LLB degree required.
• 2–4 years’ legal advisory or contract management experience.
• Knowledge of SA regulatory environment, particularly in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting to archiving.
• Ensure contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain an accurate, organized contract database and filing system.
• Diarise and monitor key contract dates and milestones, issuing timely reminders to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present contract status reports, renewals, and compliance metrics for senior management.
• Draft, review, and update contract templates and legal documents in collaboration with the Senior Legal Specialist.
• Conduct legal research and support small legal projects as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and finalization of SLAs, confidentiality agreements, and tender contracts.
• Participate in internal client meetings and provide legal advisory on contractual and legislative matters.
• Support audit and reporting functions related to contracts and their proper authorization.
• Assist the legal team with daily administrative tasks and stay updated on relevant legislative changes impacting contracts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

LLB degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Legal Practitioner
AVBOB
2026/08/28 Centurion

Job Reference Number: 422SNRLP01.
Department: 422 - LEGAL SERVICE
Business Unit:
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related The above mentioned role exists is the Legal Services Department

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive Legal practitioner to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle from drafting and reviewing to execution, compliance, and archiving. You will play a key role in ensuring all legal agreements align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This position requires a strong legal background, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initiation and drafting through execution, renewals, and archiving.

• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate legal risk.

• Maintain an accurate, organized contract database and filing system, ensuring timely uploading and capturing of all agreements.

• Diarise and monitor key contract dates and milestones, issuing timely reminders to stakeholders.

• Prepare and present contract status reports, renewals, and compliance metrics for senior management.

• Draft, review, and update contract templates and legal documents in collaboration with the Senior Legal Specialist.

• Conduct legal research and support small legal projects as needed.

• Assist with the preparation and finalization of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), confidentiality agreements, and tender contracts.

• Participate in internal client meetings and provide legal advisory on contractual and legislative matters.

• Support audit and reporting functions related to contracts and their proper authorization.

• Assist the legal team with daily administrative tasks and stay updated on relevant legislative changes impacting contracts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in legal advisory or contract management.

• Knowledge of the South African regulatory environment, particularly within the financial services sector.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong legal writing and problem-solving skills.

• Good judgment and decision-making capability.

• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.