Cape Town: LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER – SEA POINT, CPT posted by DO MORE Placements

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER – SEA POINT, CPT

About the Company

Our client operates across large-scale infrastructure, facility management, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa. The work is fast-paced, complex, and impactful blending commercial, legal, and operational challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

Were looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer counsel who thrives in a dynamic environment and can grow into a senior role. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on contracts, compliance, and cross-border infrastructure projects.

What Youll Gain

• Exposure to complex, real-world projects that span multiple countries and sectors.

• Direct mentorship from an experienced GM/CFO-level leadership team.

• Room to grow into a Senior Legal or Commercial Advisory role.

• A performance-based culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
  
• Assist in structuring and maintaining PPP and concession agreements with government stakeholders.
  
• Conduct legal research on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters across multiple countries.
  
• Support management in negotiations, risk assessments, and due diligence processes.
  
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, land use, and project finance matters.
  
• Maintain accurate corporate governance records, company registrations, and board resolutions.
  
• Help ensure regulatory compliance (including environmental, customs, and labor law aspects).
  
• Review procurement documentation and tender submissions for legal accuracy.
  
• Support with cross-border transactions, funding documentation, and investment compliance.
  

Requirements

• LLB degree (Admitted Attorney)
  
• 13 years post-articles in-house legal experience.
  
• Exposure to commercial, construction, or project law advantageous.
  
• Strong contract drafting and document review skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a project-driven environment.
  
• Comfortable engaging with executives, contractors, and government stakeholders.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  

Benefits

What Youll Gain

• Exposure to complex, real-world projects that span multiple countries and sectors.
  

• Direct mentorship from an experienced GM/CFO-level leadership team.
  

• Room to grow into a Senior Legal or Commercial Advisory role.
  

• A performance-based culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and impact.