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Job summary
A legal consultancy is seeking a dual-qualified attorney to provide legal advice under UK law in a remote capacity. Candidates must be admitted attorneys in South Africa with UK qualifications or experience. Responsibilities include contract drafting and cross-border compliance advice. The position offers a salary range of R500,000 to R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Qualifications
- Min. 1 to 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) required.
- Strong command of UK commercial law is necessary.
- Home office with stable internet connection essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice aligned with UK commercial and corporate law.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts under UK jurisdiction.
- Advise on cross-border legal matters and compliance.
- Collaborate with UK clients and internal teams in real time.
Skills
Education
R 500,000.00 - 1,500,000.00 (South African Rand)
Dual-Qualified UK/South African Attorneys Remote Delivery Model
Salary R500 000 to R1 500 000p/a pending on experience
Our client is a UK-based legal consultancy that specializes in providing commercial, corporate, and compliance-related legal services to UK businesses, including SMEs and mid-sized corporates. With increasing client demand and the need to scale cost-effectively, they are exploring offshore legal talent that maintains high quality while reducing operational costs.
Location: South Africa (Remote)
Structure: Full-time or part-time engagement (depending on need)
Reporting to: UK-based legal team
- Provide legal advice aligned with UK commercial and corporate law.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts under UK jurisdiction.
- Advise on cross-border legal matters and compliance.
- Collaborate with UK clients and internal teams in real time.
- Admitted attorney in South Africa (LLB + min.1 to5 years+ PQE).
- UK legal qualification (Solicitor of England and Wales preferred) or demonstrable UK legal experience.
- Strong command of UK legal systems, especially in commercial law.
- Home office setup with stable internet connection.
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