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.

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.
  

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.