Junior Inhouse Counsel - Sandton

Introduction

Join a Leading Independent Corporate Advisory & JSE Sponsor Firm

A leading independent Corporate Advisory and JSE Sponsor firm, based in Sandton, is seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Junior Attorney to join its internal business support team.

This is a unique group-level legal and compliance role, supporting multiple subsidiaries across Corporate Advisory, Property, Construction & Civils, and Consulting Engineering, each with their own regulatory and compliance nuances.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including direct support to the CEO, and will play a key role in managing contracts, legal risk, compliance obligations, and governance frameworks across the group.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified attorney with 2–5 years’ post-articles experience, who has exposure to commercial/contract law and compliance and experience in FIDIC, JBCC and NEC3 construction contracts, and who thrives in a highly structured, methodical, and professional environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end contract management, legal advisory support, and compliance oversight across the group.

The role requires a hands-on legal professional with strong commercial and contract law experience, capable of producing accurate, high-quality legal work while maintaining robust governance and compliance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Employment contracts
• Property and lease agreements
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Supplier and vendor agreements
• FIDIC, JBCC and NEC3 construction contracts
• Maintain and manage the contract register and full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, and terminations
• Provide legal input on commercial transactions and business agreements
• Ensure contractual arrangements align with legal, regulatory, and commercial requirements

Compliance & Governance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of legal and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and internal policies
• Assist with risk identification, mitigation, and compliance reporting
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor regulatory obligations
• Assist with internal policy drafting, review, and updates

Legal Risk & Advisory Support

• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks across the group
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Support dispute resolution matters and liaise with external legal counsel when required
• Assist with due diligence processes and legal documentation reviews

Executive & Business Support

• Provide direct legal support to the CEO and senior management team
• Assist with strategic legal matters and key business initiatives
• Ensure legal documentation, processes, and records remain compliant, accurate, and audit-ready

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• LLB Degree (Essential)
• Admitted Attorney (Non-Negotiable)

Experience

• 2–5 years’ post-articles experience
• Experience in commercial law and/or contract law (including exposure gained during articles)
• Exposure to compliance, corporate governance, or regulatory environments
• Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal documentation

Key Competencies

• We are looking for a candidate who is:
• A self-starter with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Highly methodical, structured, and process-driven
• Exceptionally detail-oriented (non-negotiable)
• Professional, reliable, predictable, and consistent in delivery
• Strong in analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Able to manage multiple priorities with precision and accuracy
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business

Package & Remuneration

Market Related Salary

Interested?

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a respected independent Corporate Advisory and JSE Sponsor firm
• Exposure to multiple sectors including Corporate Advisory, Construction & Civils, and Consulting Engineering
• Work closely with senior leadership and the CEO
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career in a group legal and compliance function
• Dynamic, professional, and high-performance environment

Interested?

If you are a commercially minded legal professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for governance, legal risk, and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

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