35 live legal positions available. In-House, Practice, Africa, and overseas.
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WORLD
Exciting Opportunity for South African Lawyers.
Are you admitted in SA and E&W? (or Scotland/NI?)
Looking to elevate your career?
Then join a top-tier commercial law firm in the stunning British Virgin Islands.
We’re seeking passionate legal talent to advise on high-profile transactions and collaborate with leading clients across various industries.
What our Client offers:
Competitive salary & relocation assistance
A vibrant work culture in an idyllic location
Opportunities for professional growth
If you have a background in commercial law and are ready for an adventure, we want to hear from you!
Send us your CV and cover letter today.
kay@thegrmgroup.com
AFRICA
Kenya - Debt Finance/Banking, either a Counsel or Partner
Kenya is the fastest growing economy in Africa, law firms, banks, and corporates across Nairobi are working in a world-class environment. Kenya also has a friendly visa policy and encourages the best skilled people from all over the world, to add to the very skilled local population.Â
Our client is a leading law firm in Africa, and their head office is in Nairobi. They are looking for someone to move to Nairobi from one of the major markets, London, New York, or similar, to be a senior figure in the team, fast tracking to Partnership (if not already).
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Project Finance Senior Associate, International Law Firm, Nairobi
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in Africa and beyond the borders. Their Project Finance team does pan-African and European work/clients and they need an SA who wants to move and to be challenged.
Contact Andiswa on andi@thegrmgroup.comÂ
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
IN-HOUSE
Head of Legal, Western Cape
This is a multi-functional role suitable for a commercial lawyer interested in working with and advising many parts of a dynamic and fast paced PE-backed industrial business.Â
The person will act as Head of Legal across all the companies businesses, globally, managing external counsel where appropriate, working closely alongside the CEO, and reporting directly to the Group CFO. The role will be located in Paarl, South Africa.
The person will work closely with business leaders across all functions, on both corporate and commercial matters, and will take on responsibility for aspects of compliance, company secretarial and privacy alongside core legal matters.
Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
Company Secretary, Investment Group, Western Cape.
Our client is a major investment group, and their GC is being given the responsibility of being in charge of all co sec duties of their listed and unlisted portfolio.
He needs a right hand Co Sec who can be in charge of all the work for the group.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
Trademark Lawyer, Investment Group, In House role, Western Cape.
Our client is a major investment group, based in the Western Cape.
They look after over 70 leading brands and they need a 5+ year PQE Attorney, who wants to do trademark work from registration to prosecution.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
Finance/Commercial Contracts Lawyer, FinTech, Cape Town.
A growing FinTech company, based in the Cape Town CBD, in the banking and payments space, is looking for a new lawyer to join the CPT office.
More details can be given. Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
Head of Transactional Vetting, FinTech, Cape Town.
A growing FinTech, based in the Cape Town CBD, in the banking and payments space, needs someone to manage a growing team of vetting staff.
More details can be given. Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
PRACTICE
2-4 year Associate, Banking & Finance, International Law Firm, Sandton
Market leading banking team is looking for a new Associate
International cross border work
Good team and great training
Chat to Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.comÂ
Cape Town Associate/Senior Associate - commercial litigation/litigation. 3 - 5 years post articles.Â
Will be given a nice client base to start and then expected to grow.
Small law firm in Cape Town
Chat to Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.comÂ
Cape Town, Conveyancer. 2/3 years post articles.Â
Will be given a nice client base to start and then expected to grow.
Small law firm in Cape Town
Chat to Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.comÂ
Senior Associate - Corporate/Commercial Senior Associate, Johannesburg
Our client is a market leader in law. Specialists in energy, construction, mining and commercial work, they have a client book others are envious of.Â
Their Litigation team is looking to add a confident, competent, Senior Associate at 4 years + PQE. They have instructed GRM because they are looking for someone special. Someone who has had a good start to their career but is not really looking to step up.
Contact Kay at kay@thegrmgroup.comÂ
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Partner, Commercial Litigation, International Law Firm, Johannesburg
Our client is an International Law Firm’s office in JHB. They have looked into the market and are a little bit tired of the approach of most recruitment agencies. They instructed GRM because they know they will be able to reach the best in the market through us. There is a need for a new Senior Disputes Partner to join their office. Someone who could claim to be top 30 in the country, someone who has a track record and reputation. The trade off is international work, international clients and exposure and a wonderful remuneration package.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Head of Tax Law - International Law Firm, Johannesburg.
Our client is a tax and legal specialist consultancy, with a global reach. They are looking to expand their tax practice with a new figurehead, someone who brings pan-African knowledge, cross border expertise, and a genuine drive. They are not interested in the ordinary.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Salaried Partner - Litigation - Major Law Firm, either Cape Town or Sandton
Disputes specialist needed. Our client is a highly profitable, 30 Partner law firm with offices in CPT and JHB and they are looking to expand both offices. It is a law firm that is a popular destination for those looking to leave the big 5 or international law firms, and be treated with a little more comfort and respect. Somewhere that you will be supported to fall back in love with being a lawyer again! Remuneration is attractive
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.comÂ
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Project Finance Senior Associate, International Law Firm, Sandton
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in South Africa and beyond the borders. Their Project Finance team does pan-African and European work/clients and they need an SA who wants to be challenged.
Contact Andiswa on andi@thegrmgroup.comÂ
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Equity Partner - M&A, Major Law Firm, SA, big, big opportunity for partners looking for change
We have been mandated to find our client, this major law firm in Johannesburg, 6 M&A/PE Partner/Directors, to add to their existing market leading team (see Dealmakers). Joining the best Corporate Lawyers on the street, they will give you and your clients the home (and package) needed to attract you to their platform.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com for a confidential discussion.
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Major Law Firm, market-leading Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity firm, seeking for new Partners to join their teamÂ
We simply do not have enough superlatives to speak about this law firm. They are a fantastic client, a market-leading M&A and PEteam, with the best clients and highest deal volumes.
They are looking to add young, next-gen Partners/Directors that need a fantastic leadership team to help you grow your client base, team and remuneration.
Johannesburg based
Contact Rob at rob@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence. Â
International Law Firm (Joburg) , have instructed us on a vital growth recruitment project.Â
We have the sole mandate for a global law firm. If you are ready to combine your SA practice with cross-border work.Â
3 Salaried Partners/DirectorsÂ
1x CorporateÂ
1x Projects
1x Tax
1x Senior Associate - Projects (must specialise in project contracting)Â
2x Associate - Finance
1x Senior Associate - Finance
1x Senior Associate - Litigation & RegulatoryÂ
1x Senior Associate - TaxÂ
1x Associate - Employment
Contact Kay at kay@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence.Â
A top 20 Law Firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town - is looking to expand with senior hires in the following practice groups. If you want to breathe a little and enjoy the law again? This is the place for you.Â
Admin and ConstitutionÂ
Insurance
Commercial
Business Rescue & Insolvency
Labour / Employment
And also in their Cape Town office:Â
InsuranceÂ
Commercial
Business Rescue & Insolvency
Labour / Employment
Contact Andi at andi@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence.Â
International Tax Firm - We are currently recruiting either an existing team of Tax Law experts, from a competing law firm, or a new team built with a mix of experts.Â
This is an incredible opportunity, with a global operation. Â
This is a HUGE opportunity for the right team.Â
Contact Kay at kay@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence.Â
Highly regarded Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm - a highly profitable medium-sized firm is seeking a strong senior associate to join their excellent team.Â
Contact Andi at andi@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence.Â
Rare specialist firm with a one of a kind culture is seeking a senior associate to run the commercial department with the guidance of a director.Â
Contact Kay at kay@thegrmgroup.com in complete confidence.Â