Legal Practitioner

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.

• 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.
  

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.