Legal & Compliance Officer (LCO) - Sandton

A leading independent corporate advisory and JSE Sponsor firm based in Sandton is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer (LCO) to join its internal business support team.

This is a group-level role supporting multiple subsidiaries and working closely with senior leadership, including direct support to the CEO.

We are looking for a highly structured, detail-oriented qualified attorney who thrives in a methodical, high-performance environment and can independently manage contracts, legal risk, and compliance requirements.

Role Overview

The Legal & Compliance Officer will be responsible for end-to-end contract management, legal advisory support, and compliance oversight across the group.

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

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts including:
  • Employment contracts
  • Property / lease agreements
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Supplier and vendor agreements
• Maintain and manage the contract register and lifecycle (drafting, execution, renewal, termination)
• Provide legal input on commercial transactions and business agreements
• Ensure contracts are aligned with legal, regulatory, and business 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 track 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 business stakeholders
• Support dispute resolution and liaise with external legal counsel where 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 business initiatives
• Ensure all legal documentation and processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB degree and Admitted Attorney (non-negotiable)
• 2–5 years post-articles experience
• Experience in commercial law / contract law (essential)
• Exposure to compliance, corporate governance or regulatory environments
• Strong experience in contract drafting and legal documentation

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail (non-negotiable)
• Highly methodical, structured, and process-driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Professional, reliable, and consistent work ethic
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and accuracy

Remuneration

Market Related Salary

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