LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER - SEA POINT, CPT
Description
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER - SEA POINT, CPT
About the Company
Our client operates across large-scale infrastructure, facility
management, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa.
The work is fast-paced, complex, and impactful — blending commercial, legal,
and operational challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
We’re looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer
counsel who thrives in a dynamic environment and can grow into a senior
role. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on contracts,
compliance, and cross-border infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to complex, real-world projects that span multiple countries and sectors.
Direct mentorship from an experienced GM/CFO-level leadership team.
Room to grow into a Senior Legal or Commercial Advisory role.
A performance-based culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft,
review, and manage commercial contracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
- Assist
in structuring and maintaining PPP and concession agreements with
government stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters
across multiple countries.
- Support
management in negotiations, risk assessments, and due diligence
processes.
- Liaise
with external counsel on litigation, land use, and project finance
matters.
- Maintain
accurate corporate governance records, company registrations, and
board resolutions.
- Help
ensure regulatory compliance (including environmental, customs, and
labor law aspects).
- Review
procurement documentation and tender submissions for legal
accuracy.
- Support
with cross-border transactions, funding documentation, and
investment compliance.
Requirements
- LLB
degree (Admitted Attorney)
- 1–3
years’ post-articles in-house legal experience.
- Exposure
to commercial, construction, or project law advantageous.
- Strong
contract drafting and document review skills.
- Ability
to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a project-driven environment.
- Comfortable
engaging with executives, contractors, and government stakeholders.
- Excellent
attention to detail and communication skills.
Benefits
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to complex, real-world projects that span multiple countries and sectors.
Direct mentorship from an experienced GM/CFO-level leadership team.
Room to grow into a Senior Legal or Commercial Advisory role.
A performance-based culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and impact.