Legal Counsel (Commercial, Disputes & Risk)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Legal Counsel will serve as an in‑house advisor on commercial contracts, disputes, regulatory matters and insurance risk for a fast‑growing professional services firm. The role blends contract drafting, litigation support, compliance assistance and policy development while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

Role Snapshot

• In‑house legal counsel
• Commercial contract drafting & negotiation
• Dispute and claims management
• Regulatory compliance support
• Professional indemnity insurance oversight
• Stakeholder advisory
• Policy & risk framework development

Must-Have Requirements

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Litigation support
• Regulatory investigations
• Professional indemnity insurance management
• Legal research
• Risk assessment
• Commercial contracts
• Dispute / litigation
• Insurance / professional indemnity
• Law degree (qualified lawyer)
• Qualified lawyer
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Pre‑qualification experience (considered if relevant)

Work Setup

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio

What You'll Likely Work On

• Draft, negotiate and manage a variety of commercial agreements including client, supplier, software licensing, procurement and lease contracts.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to internal teams and senior management on commercial and risk issues.
• Support engagement teams with contract queries, policy creation and improvement of legal risk frameworks.
• Manage complaints and claims, from initial assessment through response drafting and outcome tracking.
• Assist with contentious matters, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to litigation strategy, case preparation, document review and overall case management.
• Respond to regulatory enquiries, investigations and third‑party requests, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee professional indemnity insurance processes, including renewals, claim notifications and broker liaison.
• Maintain accurate records of insurance, claims and other legal matters.

Good Fit If You Have

• Proactive and adaptable under pressure
• Strong communicator comfortable with senior stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with high professionalism