Legal Officer

mothers2mothers (m2m) is a proudly African NGO that unlocks the power of women to end health inequities. We employ, train, and support women living with HIV as frontline health workers across sub-Saharan Africa—called Mentor Mothers. These women deliver life-saving health services, educate communities, and create brighter futures for millions of families. Since 2001, m2m has reached over 17 million women and children with critical health services and support, proving that when women lead, communities thrive.

We have also partnered with governments on more than 10 major initiatives to scale our impact.

Now, at a time of unprecedented disruption to funding models for NGOs, we are more determined than ever to achieve our dream of helping to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030, and create a future where health for all creates opportunity for all. That vision requires bold philanthropic investment — and that’s where you come in.

The Paralegal / Legal Officer provides legal, governance, and compliance support to the General Counsel across m2m’s South African and multi-country operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong contract management, sound governance practices, and regulatory compliance within a complex, donor-funded NGO environment

• Prepare, review, track, and manage legal agreements including MOUs, NDAs, DPAs, consultant and vendor contracts, subgrants, and leases.
• Maintain contract templates, trackers, and support signature and filing processes.
• Support corporate governance activities, including statutory records, board and committee documentation, and entity compliance.
• Assist with data protection compliance (POPIA/GDPR), maintaining privacy registers and confidential legal records.
• Coordinate litigation administration and liaise with external legal counsel.
• Support legal research, internal training, and maintenance of legal and policy knowledge resources.

Required

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Admitted attorney or significant experience as a senior paralegal or legal officer.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant legal or paralegal experience.
• Strong contract management and legal administration skills.

Advantageous

• Experience in an NGO or donor-funded environment.
• Exposure to governance or company secretarial work.
• Familiarity with POPIA, GDPR, and multi-jurisdictional operations.

This role strengthens m2m’s legal, governance, and compliance foundations, ensuring the organisation operates responsibly, transparently, and in line with regulatory and donor requirements. By supporting sound legal processes, the role enables sustainable programme delivery and protects the organisation’s mission and impact.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development.

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