Real, live Legal positions Overseas and SA
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Did you know that as many as 4 in every 10 jobs advertised aren’t real?
See the shocking stories below. And then scroll down for 24 real, live positions brought to you by The GRM Group.
Even LinkedIn……I know….it’s shocking right?
We’ve been trying to tell people for years. It’s often a marketing tactic, it’s sometimes for visa purposes, its very often to simply fill the companies database of candidates to be able to avoid using recruiters in the future.
All failed tactics and none of them are in your best interests.
GRM only works on real, live job mandates.
In house - South Africa
Commercial Lead Counsel - Energy/Renewables - Cape Town
Established energy aggregation & trading business focused on customer centricity seeks a highly driven, and motivated individual to lead the Legal and Commercial function for the business. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in legal acumen and commercial strategy in the renewable energy industry and will be responsible for overseeing all legal and commercial matters crucial to the success of the business.
Senior job with space to grow, contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
British Virgin Islands - Head of Litigation - Law Firm (targeting South African Senior Partners)
The BVI is paradise, the best of Caribbean living, good quality legal work, great lifestyle, phenomenal packages, great friends and colleagues. We have a client that is looking specifically for a South African Disputes specialist to be its new Head of Litigation in the BVI. The client is an international law firm with incredible work in the Insolvency, asset tracing, shareholder, trusts disputes space. Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
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. 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.
Tanzania - Corporate Finance/Project Finance, either a Counsel or Partner
Tanzania, and Dar es Salaam in particular, are going through an incredible time of growth and development. Tanzania’s economy has been resilient, growing by 5.2% in 2023 compared to 4.6% in 2022. The services sector remained the main driving force behind Tanzania’s overall economic growth, expanding by 7.3%. Our client is a leading law firm in Africa, and their head office is in Nairobi. They are looking for someone to move to Dar 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.
Partners x6 - M&A, Major Law Firm, SA, big, big opportunity for EE partners
I have been personally mandated to find our client, this major law firm in Johannesburg, 6 EE 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.
Salaried Partner - Tax - International Law Firm, Sandton
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in South Africa and beyond the borders. Their Tax team is looking for a proven leader in the Tax sector, someone who can bring a reputation and a client base and the ability to lead and train the juniors. Working in a team led by a top 5 Tax Lawyer in SA.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Salaried Partner - Disputes - International Law Firm, Sandton
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in South Africa and beyond the borders. The disputes team is led by a top 15 Disputes partner in the SA market and they are looking to strengthen with an additional partner, or someone who can step into being a salaried partner.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Salaried Partner - Employment - International Law Firm, Sandton
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in South Africa and beyond the borders. It's a small team, a strong partner, but they need an EE skilled partner with a proven track record, to further strengthen their team.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Salaried Partner - Project Finance or Banking - International Law Firm, Sandton
Our client is an International law firm, with a very strong presence in South Africa and beyond the borders. They are looking for EE partners that are specifically skilled in either the project finance space OR in vanilla banking work. The pull is that they have a lot of international work, if you want to build your career in this space.
Contact Rob on rob@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Salaried Partner or Senior Associate - Litigation - Growing law firm, Sandton, M&A specialist firm.
Our client is a law firm based in Sandton, that is a market leader in the M&A and PE space, they have a growing reputation and an expanding Disputes team and they are looking for either a senior associate or a junior partner to join the team. The work is first rate, the environment is fast paced, no nonsense and you will be challenged.
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Partner - Employment - Major Law Firm, either Cape Town or Sandton
Employment 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!
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Partner - Corporate/Commercial - Major Law Firm, either Cape Town or Sandton
Corporate/Commercial 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!
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Partner - Insolvency/BR - Major Law Firm, either Cape Town or Sandton
Insolvency/BR 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.
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Partner - Insurance - Major Law Firm, either Cape Town or Sandton
Insurance 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!
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
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!
Contact Kay on kay@thegrmgroup.com
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.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Banking/Finance Associate 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 Banking/Finance team does pan-African and European work/clients and they need an SA who wants to be challenged.
Contact Andiswa on andi@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Litigation Associate, 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 Disputes team does pan-African and European work/clients and they need an SA who wants to be challenged.
Contact Andiswa on andi@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
Employment Associate, 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 Employment team does pan-African and European work/clients and they need an SA who wants to be challenged.
Contact Andiswa on andi@thegrmgroup.com
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours, POPIA is applied, confidentiality is assured.
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