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Legal & Compliance Officer; LCO Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd
Position: Legal & Compliance Officer (LCO
A leading independent corporate advisory and JSE Sponsor firm based in Sandton is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer (LCO) to join its internal business support team.
This is a group-level role supporting multiple subsidiaries and working closely with senior leadership, including direct support to the CEO.
We are looking for a highly structured, detail-oriented qualified attorney who thrives in a methodical, high-performance environment and can independently manage contracts, legal risk, and compliance requirements.
Role Overview
The Legal & Compliance Officer will be responsible for end-to-end contract management, legal advisory support, and compliance oversight across the group.
This role requires a hands-on legal professional with strong commercial and contract law experience, capable of delivering accurate, high-quality legal work while maintaining strict governance and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Contract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts including:
- Maintain and manage the contract register and lifecycle (drafting, execution, renewal, termination)
- Provide legal input on commercial transactions and business agreements
- Ensure contracts are aligned with legal, regulatory, and business requirements
Compliance & Governance
- Support the implementation and monitoring of legal and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and internal policies
- Assist with risk identification, mitigation, and compliance reporting
- Maintain compliance registers and track regulatory obligations
- Assist with internal policy drafting, review, and updates
Legal Risk & Advisory Support
- Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks across the group
- Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders
- Support dispute resolution and liaise with external legal counsel where required
- Assist with due diligence processes and legal documentation reviews
Executive & Business Support
- Provide direct legal support to the CEO and senior management team
- Assist with strategic legal matters and business initiatives
- Ensure all legal documentation and processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Minimum Requirements
- LLB degree and Admitted Attorney (non-negotiable)
- Experience in commercial law / contract law (essential)
- Exposure to compliance, corporate governance or regulatory environments
- Strong experience in contract drafting and legal documentation
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail (non-negotiable)
- Highly methodical, structured, and process-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
- Professional, reliable, and consistent work ethic
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and accuracy
Remuneration
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Title: Legal & Compliance Officer; LCO
Company: AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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