Risk and Governance Legal Counsel

Permanent in Attorney , in Financial Services , in Risk & Compliance
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196
  • Post Date : January 29, 2026

Job Detail

  • Job ID 407663
  • EE or Non EE Position  Non EE Position
  • Disability Position  No
  • Career Level  Experience 
  • Experience  3-4 Years 4-5 Years 
  • Qualifications  Diploma / Bachelors

Job Description

Risk & Governance Legal Counsel Johannesburg

 

Our Financial Services Client seeks a Risk & Governance Legal Counsel with 3 years post qualification experience. Provide legal support across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management, ensuring the business operates within applicable laws, internal policies, and governance frameworks.

 

Salary: Market related

 

Minimum Requirements

  • LLB
  • Admitted attorney (or admission eligible) preferred.
  • 3+ years post-qualification experience (in-house or law firm).
  • Solid understanding of corporate governance and SA regulatory environment.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exposure to King IV, POPIA, financial services regulation, or listed company governance – advantages
  • Experience working with board/committee structures.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Governance & Board Support
  • Risk Management & Policy Frameworks
  • Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
  • Contracting & Legal Advisory (as needed)
  • Disputes & Incident Support
  • Stakeholder Management & Training

 

Apply online

FROGG Recruitment

 

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