Legal Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa (Now Hiring) — 88 open

Compliance Officer - Investment Banking

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior$1.2B raised

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to wor…

Skills: Compliance Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements, Banking Products, Internal Controls, Financial Acumen

Immigration Consultant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level$48M raised

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers…

Skills: Immigration casework, Corporate consulting, Legal compliance, Communication, Time management

Employment Taxes Senior Associate

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesse…

Skills: Employment tax, Payroll compliance, Tax advisory, Global mobility, PAYE

Senior Associate Regulatory Affairs (Based in Johannesburg)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Mid level$29B raised

Career CategoryRegulatoryJob Description HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is …

Skills: Regulatory affairs, Regulatory intelligence, Lifecycle management, Regulatory strategy, Drug development

Senior Legal Advisor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

$480k–$660k/yr

Senior

Job Title: Legal Advisor Location: 2 Lascelles Road, Meadowbrook, Edenvale Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 weekdays Reporting to: Group Executive About the Company SMD Technologies is a leading distributor of consumer electronics a…

Skills: Contract Drafting, Commercial Law, Legal Risk Management, Litigation Management, Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Officer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

$980k–$1630k/yr

Senior$700M raised

About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to lead compliance activities in support of the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions business in South Africa to ensure compliance with the applicable…

Skills: Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Legal Advice

Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance – AML Crypto

Ciudad de México, Mexico · On-site

Mid level

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wid…

Skills: Anti-Money Laundering, Cryptocurrency Compliance, Sanctions Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, Due Diligence

Privacy Consultant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Mid level$1.4B raised

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview As a Privacy Consultant for TransUnion Africa, your primary purpose will be to support and drive compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) …

Skills: Data privacy, POPIA compliance, Governance framework, Data mapping, Data analysis

Team Lead: Recoveries & Third party Liabilities

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose. Job Purpose The role leads and oversees recoveries, third party liabili…

Skills: Recoveries, Third party liabilities, Litigation management, Operational leadership, Claims cost control

Senior Legal Advisor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Job Purpose To provide proactive professional legal advice and risk management services to internal clients (including the Property Finance and Investment Banking businesses) to mitigate the banks legal risk. Job Respons…

Skills: Legal advice, Risk management, Finance transaction documentation, Stakeholder management, Regulatory compliance

Legal Counsel, Finergi

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Senior$767M raised

Finergi is a fintech scaling access to prepaid electricity and mobile financial services across Africa. Part of the Optasia Group (JSE: OPA), we partner with utilities, mobile network operators, banks and payment provide…

Skills: Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Frameworks

Credit Risk Control Officer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Requisition and Talent Acquisition Consultant Details REQ 146350 - Twanette Coetser Pipeline Advert Location and Cluster Total Business Banking and Retail - OCR - Risk Collection Sandton, Gauteng Leadership Pipeline Mana…

Skills: Credit Risk Management, Collections Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Governance Risk and Controls

Accounts Payable Assistant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. Purpose: The job holder will be responsible for maintaining transactions as well as payment and reconciliation in rela…

Skills: Accounts payable, Reconciliation, Invoice processing, Expense management, Microsoft Excel

Specialist: Governance, Risk and Compliance-1

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description Responsible for management support for the Risk and Compliance function …

Skills: Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Data Analysis

Specialist Consultant Third Party Liabilities

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose. Job Purpose The Specialist Consultant: Third Party Liabilities will be …

Skills: Claims administration, Negotiation, Data analysis, Third party liability, Insurance

Investigators

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description To provide a quality investigations service, ensure containment of claim…

Skills: Action Planning, Claims Management, Claims Settlement, Data Compilation, Data Controls

Risk and Compliance Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description Responsible for management support for the Risk and Compliance function …

Skills: Risk management, Compliance management, Regulatory compliance, Governance, Risk assessment

Senior Manager, Restructuring

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our cl…

Skills: Insolvency, Restructuring, Litigation support, Financial restructuring, Operational restructuring

IP Assistant (f/m/d)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

The IP Specialist at Dennemeyer will manage clients' intellectual property portfolios, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of patents, trademarks, designs, and utility models. Success in this role is demonstrated…

Skills: Intellectual property administration, Patent management, Trademark management, Docketing, Deadline monitoring

Communications Project Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Vacancy | Communications Project Specialist (Johannesburg) The Communications Project Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering strategic communications projects across the firm. The role oversees …

Skills: Project management, Strategic communications, Content development, Stakeholder management, Editorial skills

Frequently asked questions

How many Legal jobs are open in Johannesburg, South Africa right now?

There are currently 88 open legal positions in Johannesburg, South Africa listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Legal roles in Johannesburg, South Africa?

Companies currently hiring include LabourNet, RELX, Osiris Trading, LexisNexis Life Sciences Solutions, Old Mutual South Africa, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Legal jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa?

Yes — 39 of the 88 open legal positions offer remote or hybrid work (5 remote, 34 hybrid).

How do I apply for Legal jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa?

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