Legal Counsel, Commercial, Disputes & Risk

Interpath Advisory

Legal Counsel providing commercial, disputes, and risk management support in Cape Town, South Africa. Joining a fast-growing advisory firm with broad exposure across commercial legal matters.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client engagement terms, supplier agreements, software licensing, procurement, and leases
Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders and senior management
Support engagement teams on contractual matters, including negotiation of terms and resolution of queries
Assist in developing and improving contracting policies, procedures, and legal risk frameworks
Support the management of complaints and claims, including initial assessment, response drafting, and outcome tracking
Assist with contentious matters involving the firm, working closely with external counsel and internal teams
Contribute to litigation strategy, case preparation, document review, and general case management
Assist with responses to regulatory enquiries, investigations, and third-party requests (including government bodies)
Support regulatory compliance and broader professional services risk matters
Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice on regulatory obligations
Support management of professional indemnity insurance, including renewals, claims notifications, and liaison with brokers
Review policy wording and help identify coverage and risk issues
Maintain accurate internal records relating to insurance and claims matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer of at least three years’ experience post-qualifying. Interpath will consider less if relevant pre-qualification experience.
Experience in one or more of:
Commercial contracts
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.
Collaborative team player with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and comprehensive reward package
Compelling salaries
Core and optional benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contractsdisputeslitigationregulatory complianceinsuranceprofessional indemnitydraftingnegotiationlegal researchcase management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganiseddetail-orientedproblem-solvingstrong communicatorproactiveadaptablecollaborativeprofessionalismdiscretion

Certifications

qualified lawyer