Junior Legal Advisor – Asset Management - Pretoria

Industry: Investment / Wealth Management / Financial Services
Introduction

A well-established, medium-sized Pretoria-based asset management and wealth management group is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join its Group Legal function.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly admitted attorney or junior legal professional to gain valuable in-house experience within a highly regulated financial services environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage high volumes of complex legal work in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Group Legal across the business and affiliated entities
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance frameworks
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documents
• Prepare board packs, resolutions, and shareholder documentation
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements (FSCA, Companies Act, NCA)
• Assist with legal risk management and advisory services
• Maintain and manage legal records and documentation systems
• Provide general legal administrative support across the group structure
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• BCom Law / BA Law / LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years PQE and/or newly admitted attorney
• Exposure to commercial / corporate law (advantageous)
• Experience within financial services or asset management (beneficial)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound understanding of the Companies Act
• Working knowledge of the National Credit Act (NCA)
• Understanding of FSCA regulatory framework (advantageous)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage high-volume, detail-driven legal work
• Excellent contract drafting and legal writing skills
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Fully bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Logical Problem Solving
• Time Management & Prioritisation
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Professional Integrity & Confidentiality
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Remuneration

Market Related Salary

Why Join This Company?

• Gain hands-on in-house legal experience in a reputable asset management firm
• Exposure to complex corporate and regulatory legal matters
• Work within a dynamic, high-performance legal team
• Opportunity for career growth within financial services law

Interested?

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