South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Corporate Legal Services Specialist Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites applications for a Corporate Legal Services Specialist. This position is located in Sandton within the Office of the CEO.

The specialist will report to the Head: Governance, Risk and Compliance/Company Secretary. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation by providing essential legal administrative support, contract management, and legal advisory services.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.
• Experience:
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Skills:
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of South African Legislation.

Key Responsibilities

The Corporate Legal Services Specialist will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Providing legal administrative support, which includes organising meetings and coordinating general office administration.
• Maintaining a register of all legal documents for safe keeping.
• Conducting legal research and compiling reports.
• Receiving, recording, and distributing all correspondence.
• Preparing and drafting contracts and legal opinions.
• Receiving contracts, checking details, signing acknowledgement, labelling with unique reference numbers, and securely filing them.
• Loading approved contracts onto the intranet within 24 hours of receipt.
• Updating electronic contract summaries and index lists weekly.
• Coordinating with external service providers for litigation and outsourced legal services.
• Compiling business cases, requesting quotes, processing requisitions, and managing invoices for external work.
• Working closely with Supply Chain Management to select suitable suppliers and monitoring their performance.
• Monitoring the unit's budget in relation to office administration.
• Filing and verifying accounts from outsourced attorneys and liaising with the finance department to ensure payments.
• Providing input and support into the drafting and reviewing of contracts, and overseeing contract life cycles.
• Conducting research on legal issues to provide informed opinions and advising managers on legal issues to ensure compliance.
• Compiling monthly management reports for the Company Secretary, including reports for all contracts returned to the head office, litigation, and legal opinions.

How to Apply

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted by 02 September 2026.

To apply, please visit: http://www.southafrica.net/