Legal Practitioner

I am recruiting on behalf of an independent school group that seeks to appoint a full?time Legal Practitioner:
Operations to assist the Head:
Legal & Compliance in providing legal support to clients at an operational level, commencing in May 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in labour law and in assisting with a general practice as it relates to schools’ requirements i.e. children’s rights, consumer-related matters (service provider contracts), insurance liabilities, administrative law, etc.

This is an in?office position based in Pretoria East, but will require travel on short notice from time to time.

• Chair disciplinary hearings; attend to investigations; attend to internal appeals

• Assist with advisory services to clients

• Manage the 3rd party contract (operational service providers to clients) portfolio, i.e. non-corporate contracts

• Assist with engagements as required, e.g. SA Human Rights Commission, other Chapter 9 institutions, Consumer Tribunals, etc.

• Assist with addressing any general query raised by clients.

• LLB degree (South African or SAQA?recognised equivalent)
• Training in mediation and arbitration is advantageous
• Registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC)
• 5 years in a similar role