Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa

About the role

Interpath is seeking a motivated and adaptable Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal and risk function. This role combines commercial contracting, disputes and claims management, and regulatory support, providing broad exposure across the firm’s advisory, restructuring, and corporate activities. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, supporting business teams on contractual, legal, and risk matters, while also assisting with complaints, claims, litigation, and regulatory issues affecting the firm. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a well-rounded skillset within a collaborative and fast-paced professional services environment. This role offers broad exposure across commercial, disputes, insurance, and regulatory matters, working closely with experienced colleagues and senior stakeholders. It provides a strong foundation for developing into a senior in-house legal or risk advisory role within a leading professional services firm.

What you'll bring

• Commercial contracts
• Qualified lawyer of at least three years’ experience post-qualifying.
• Interpath will consider less if relevant pre-qualification experience.
• Disputes / litigation
• Regulatory or investigations work
• Insurance / professional indemnity
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and assess legal and commercial risks effectively.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded with sound judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communicator, confident dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.