EDGE Graduate Programme – Legal Transformation Services Associate

Launch Your Career in Legal Transformation, Technology & Consulting:

Are you a high-performing graduate looking to build a career in consulting, legal operations, technology, generative AI, and problem-solving?

Consilio's EDGE Graduate Programme offers ambitious graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with some of the world’s largest legal teams. You will work with our global teams on legal operations, process improvement, technology, data, AI enablement, and change initiatives while developing the analytical, communication, and delivery skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced international environment. The programme will take place in February 2027 at our Cape Town offices on Harrington Street.

This is more than just a graduate programme. It is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to one of the fastest growing sectors at the intersection of consulting, technology, process, data, AI, and legal services.

While participation in the EDGE Programme does not guarantee permanent employment, it provides valuable experience and exposure that could lead to exciting career opportunities within our organisation.

The Associate, LTS role supports the delivery of legal transformation and legal operations engagements for corporate legal departments and other clients.

This position provides graduates with the opportunity to develop consulting expertise while working with global project teams. Successful candidates will gain experience in research, analysis, process and operating model design, technology-enabled transformation, change support, and the preparation of high-quality client deliverables.

• Support consultants in planning and delivering legal transformation, legal operations, and technology-enabled projects.
• Conduct structured research and analysis to support client recommendations, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Assist with stakeholder interviews, workshops, meeting notes, action tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Document current-state processes and help design future-state workflows, operating models, governance, and service delivery approaches.
• Support the gathering, analysis, and documentation of business, process, data, and technology requirements.
• Analyse information and data using tools such as Microsoft Excel and translate findings into clear insights.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, reports, process maps, trackers, and status updates.
• Perform quality control to ensure work is accurate, consistent, evidence-based, and ready for client review.
• Support project management, change management, communications, training, and adoption activities across engagements.
• Participate in team knowledge-sharing and develop awareness of legal technology, CLM, ELM, DMS, GenAI, data, and legal operations trends.

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 18:00 PM
• Hybrid Working – Remote and On-Site

At the heart of our team is a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our EDGE programme will be launched in February 2026. We’re looking for students who bring more than just technical skills — we want individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to our shared success. The soft skills we value include:

• Curious Mindset: You’re naturally inquisitive, ask thoughtful questions, and seek to understand the “why” behind the work. You enjoy exploring new ideas and are excited by the opportunity to learn something new every day.
• Lifelong Learner: You embrace learning as a continuous journey. Whether it’s diving into a new topic, picking up a new tool, or reflecting on…