Legal & Governance Manager

An established investment management firm, managing funds across private and public markets, is seeking an agile Legal & Governance professional to manage the firm’s compliance, corporate governance, and transaction support workflows. This is a permanent, full-time role with some flexibility. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8am - 5pm, and Friday 8am - 4pm. This is a hands-on role supporting private equity transactions, maintaining statutory compliance across South African and cross-border entities, and assisting portfolio companies as the group expands. Key Responsibilities: Transaction & Commercial Support: Support legal due diligence workflows across private equity transactions; review, track, and coordinate transaction documentation (NDAs, term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder agreements) alongside external legal counsel. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain oversight of Category II FSP licensing (FAIS), FICA, AML, and POPIA obligations; assist with regulatory submissions to the FSCA and Reserve Bank (Exchange Control). Corporate Governance & CoSec: Manage statutory CIPC filings, annual returns, director changes, and UBO registers; maintain group company records and share registers; prepare board packs and assist with governance documentation. Legal Tech & Efficiency: Build and maintain standardized legal repositories, contract templates, and utilize digital/automation tools to streamline legal administration. Requirements Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (Admitted Attorney or corporate governance qualification advantageous). 4–8+ years of relevant experience in corporate law, investment governance, commercial legal support, or company secretarial administration (financial services or private equity exposure preferred). Solid working knowledge of the Companies Act, CIPC processes, and financial services compliance frameworks. Tech-savvy, organized, and proactive with strong communication skills. Resident in or near Stellenbosch/Winelands with a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.