Legal Advisor

Area:
Centurion, Gauteng

Working hours:

Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30 - Office based – Permanent

Job Overview
A well-established organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Legal Advisor to support the legal department with drafting, reviewing, and managing transactional and contractual documentation. The role involves providing legal advisory services, assisting clients and investors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting internal legal and administrative processes. This position suits a proactive candidate with strong drafting skills and the ability to work independently in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• LLB Degree or relevant Legal qualification (will be advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
• Experience in drafting legal, contractual, and transactional documentation
• Own reliable transport
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft transactional and contractual documentation
• Draft investor terms and conditions and facility agreements
• Draft consultant memorandums of understanding
• Prepare legal opinions, policies, and standardised templates
• Maintain and update securities register
• Attend internal and client meetings as required
• Assist administrative staff with filing and management of legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Provide general legal advisory services and support to clients and investors
• Draft signing instructions to clients and correspondent attorneys
• Assist with the execution and undersigning of transactional documentation
• Perform general departmental administrative and ancillary duties
• Provide support to the FICA Compliance Officer when required
• Act as contingent support to the Head of Legal and Legal Administrator

Please note that:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.