LEGAL COUNSEL: Contracts & Compliance

Duties & Responsibilities LEGAL COUNSEL: Contracts & ComplianceCape Town, Western Cape (SA)Highly Competitive Package on Offer!Our Client, a leading global strategic management consulting / professional services firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Contracts & Compliance) / Legal & Compliance Manager to join its dynamic Cape Town office.The successful candidate will act as a trusted in-house legal partner, providing commercial legal advice, contract lifecycle management (CLM), compliance oversight and legal risk management in a fast-paced consulting environment.The role supports contract negotiation, bid execution and project delivery, ensuring legal frameworks enable effective commercial operations.The ideal candidate will come from a professional services, management consulting, advisory or in-house legal environment, with exposure to commercial contracts and project-based work, particularly within donor-funded, public sector, infrastructure or development environments.You will work closely with senior stakeholders and support international consulting delivery and multi-jurisdictional project execution.Key Responsibilities Manage full contract lifecycle management (CLM) process (bids, drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals, close-out)Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (client, framework, consortium, subcontractor, supplier agreements)Provide legal advisory, commercial law support and legal risk management across the businessSupport bid and tender processes through early identification of contractual risksDevelop and maintain compliance frameworks, internal controls and governance processesEnsure regulatory compliance, including POPIA and data protection lawsSupport company secretarial and corporate governance functionsManage B-BBEE compliance and reporting processesDeliver internal legal and compliance training across the organisation Requirements Minimum formal qualification LLB university degree and admittance as a practicing attorney or advocate in the High Court of South Africa8+ years’ experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal roles, ideally within strategic management consulting, professional services, advisory, or project-based environments, includinginfrastructure, energy, water, transport, sustainability, or development finance sectors (World Bank, AfDB, FCDO, USAID)Strong experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial contract managementExperience working in consulting, professional services, or project-based environmentsExposure to donor-funded, public sector, or infrastructure projectsExperience in compliance, legal risk management, and internal controlsCompany secretarial experienceStrong knowledge of POPIA and data protection / privacy frameworksExperience in B-BBEE compliance and regulatory processesExperience in multi-jurisdictional or international environments To Apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: nspamers@elev8recruitment.co.za AND Lameez Herborn: lameezd@elev8recruitment.co.za Keywords on PNET:Legal Counsel, Commercial Law, Contract Negotiation, In-House Legal, Compliance, POPIA, Risk Management, Governance, Consulting, Professional Services, Bid Management, Donor-Funded, Infrastructure Projects, Public Sector Desired Experience & Qualification LEGAL, COUNSEL, Contracts, Compliance, LLB university degree ,admittance as a practicing attorney or advocate in the High Court of South Africa 8+ years' experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal roles,strategic management consulting, professional services, advisory, project-based environments, nfrastructure, energy, water, transport, sustainability, development finance sectors (World Bank, AfDB, FCDO, USAID)contract drafting, contract negotiation,commercial contract management, donor-funded, public sector, infrastructure projects,compliance, legal risk management, internal controls, POPIA and data protection / privacy frameworks, B-BBEE compliance and regulatory processes,multi-jurisdictional, international environments