Legal Professionals (Mid-Senior Level)

Hire Resolve is assisting legal organisations in hiring experienced legal professionals for multiple mid–senior level opportunities across a range of practice areas and in-house functions in South Africa.

Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent) is typically required for legal practitioner roles
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (or relevant practising status) is advantageous for certain roles
• For contracts, compliance, legal operations, or specialist roles: relevant degree/qualification with substantial legal experience may be considered
• Typically 5–12+ years of progressive legal experience (in-house and/or practice), aligned to mid–senior level scope
• Demonstrated capability in one or more areas such as commercial contracting, corporate governance, employment relations, regulatory compliance, disputes, procurement, property, or risk
• Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and sound judgement in managing legal and commercial risk
• Familiarity with common legal tools and systems (where relevant), including document management, contract lifecycle management (CLM), matter management, and Microsoft 365
• Professional fluency in English is required; additional South African languages are advantageous depending on stakeholder environment
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and maintain discretion with sensitive information

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development