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🎥 | CAREER SPOTLIGHT: 9 things that might be holding you back from having your BEST LEGAL CAREER
This week’s Friday Job Flash goes beyond job ads, we’re diving into career growth with a powerful video from our very own Rob Green.
“9 Things That Might Be Holding You Back from Having Your BEST LEGAL CAREER” breaks down the hidden challenges, mindset traps, and missed opportunities that could be slowing your momentum, whether you're a CA, senior associate, or on the path to partnership.
With 20+ years in legal recruitment, Rob shares practical tips on:
Strategic mindset shifts
Career-limiting habits to avoid
How to build your personal brand
Staying agile in a shifting legal market
JOB FLASH !
INTERNATIONAL:
Remote Position (United States)
We’re recruiting for a 100% remote in-house role with a global client.
Requirements:
US-qualified attorney
5–7 years’ post-admission experience
Strong experience with public sector clients, RFPs, and commercial contracts
You’ll work closely with senior leadership on key legal matters, with opportunities for growth and exposure to future M&A work.
Fully remote
Great salary + benefits
Career progression
Supportive, global team
Interested? Reach out to kay@thegrmgroup.com
Senior Banking Lawyer
We’re hiring for a top international law firm in Nairobi.
Role: Senior Banking Lawyer
Focus: Debt finance
Bonus: Experience with London/NY transactions is a big plus.
If you’re based in Kenya and ready for a high-calibre platform, this could be your next big move.
Contact Rob Green at rob@thegrmgroup.com
LOCAL (South Africa):
Legal Advisor (CPT)
We’re recruiting for a fast-paced, high-performing legal team in the financial services sector. If you're an Admitted Attorney with strong drafting skills, regulatory knowledge, and a passion for compliance and governance, this could be your next step.
Requirements:
2+ years’ post-admission experience
Strong knowledge of SA laws (NCA, POPIA, Companies Act, Insurance law, etc.)
Legal advisory, contracts, risk & compliance exposure
Financial services experience is a plus
Contact: Aphiwe at aphiwe@thegrmgroup.com or Nasreen at nasreen@thegrmgroup.com
Legal Operations/Paralegal (CPT)
A client is looking to hire a Legal Operation/Paralegal, where you’ll play a key role in providing frontline support for legal requests, drafting and reviewing contracts, and helping to improve legal processes. If you have at least 2-3 year PQE, excellent drafting skills, reach out and lets have a chat.
Contact: Aphiwe at aphiwe@thegrmgroup.com or Nasreen at nasreen@thegrmgroup.com
Insurance Director (CPT)
An international law firm based in Cape Town is seeking an Insurance Director with the following prerequisites:
LLB Degree
Admitted attorney of the South African High Court
Expertise in Insurance Law
Established book of business
10+ years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
Based in Cape Town (or open to relocation)
Get in touch with Nasreen Arabi to discuss further in confidence.
Corporate Commercial/M&A Director (CPT)
A prominent international law firm is looking to hire Directors in their Cape Town office. If you are a well-rounded Corporate Commercial Director/Partner who is looking to make a move, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Requirements:
PQE: 10 years or more
Transferrable Book of Business
Excellent Management Skills
Based in CPT or willing to relocate
Reach out to learn more! Email Aphiwe at aphiwe@thegrmgroup.com with the subject line: Corporate Commercial Director”.
Associate- Constitutional/Admin & Regulatory/Labour Law (JHB)
Join a prestigious SA firm as a well-rounded Associate in:
Constitutional Law
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Labour Law
Min Requirements
2 years post-admission experience
Public sector & High Court litigation exposure
Experience with procurement & review of public decisions
Contact: Nasreen at nasreen@thegrmgroup.com or Aphiwe at aphiwe@thegrmgroup.com with the subject line “Associate- Constitutional/Admin & Regulatory/Labour law” to learn more about the opportunity.
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Podcasts
Eswatini 5 in 5 #1
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5 in 5
A podcast like no other. During this podcast we interview an Attorney, in each of the 54 countries in Africa. Every quarter we will talk to legal experts on the ground, bringing the African Legal Community together, discussing legal markets, the economy, where the opportunities are, jobs, salaries and much more. Africa Rising.
This week we are taking you to Eswatini!
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked kingdom located in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. It is one of the smallest countries on the continent, with a diverse climate and topography that ranges from mountainous regions to dry lowlands. Eswatini's economy is primarily based on agriculture and manufacturing, and it faces significant challenges such as high unemployment, poverty, and a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic, which has profoundly affected its population. Despite these issues, the country has made strides in economic growth and social development but continues to grapple with inequality and limited access to essential services
Hit the link below to find out what is happening in the Eswatini market.