Legal Practitioner

Recruiter: The Recruitment Council

Job Ref: Legal Practitioner

Date posted: Monday, August 24, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

Salary: R300,000 - R360,000

SUMMARY: Legal Practitioner

POSITION INFO: Role: Legal Practitioner Category: Legal Location: Durban Salary: Market-related Are you an experienced Legal Practitioner looking to take ownership of diverse commercial, fiduciary, and corporate matters? Our client is seeking a sharp, self-motivated professional to provide high-level legal, trust, and estate advisory services across their group. Key Responsibilities: Commercial & Corporate Law: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements. Provide legal counsel on contractual and corporate matters while ensuring sound risk management and corporate governance. Fiduciary & Estate Planning: Manage trusts (registrations, amendments, and administration), draft Wills and Living Wills, and handle deceased estates through to liaison with the Master''s Office. Company Secretarial: Oversee CIPC compliance, draft company resolutions and MOIs, and handle share transactions. Client & Stakeholder Management: Independently manage files from instruction to completion while liaising with clients, financial institutions, regulators, and service providers. Requirements: LLB degree (Admitted Attorney preferred). 3-5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in commercial law, trusts, estates, and corporate law. Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills. Strong organizational ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously with high attention to detail.