Junior Legal Counsel

Rentokil Initial

. Support the Senior In-House Counsel SSA for all legal matters arising from Rentokil Initial’s Sub-Saharan Africa business .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contract management, legal advisory, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with a strong focus on accuracy and legal terminology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LLB Or BA LLB DegreeAdmitted As An Attorney Of The High Court Of South AfricaCommercial Contract ManagementExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewLegal AdvisoryLegal Document HandlingCommercial Terms UnderstandingDocument ControlLegal Terminology Proficiency

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam PlayerProactive AttitudeCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Commercial ContractsLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementLitigation SupportSub-Saharan Africa

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Senior In-House Counsel SSA for all legal matters arising from Rentokil Initial’s Sub-Saharan Africa business
Draft, review, and negotiate standard commercial contracts, procurement and supply agreements
Independently review non-standard contractual terms, addendums, and high-value customer variations
Provide proactive legal advice and support regarding potential litigation and legal disputes
Liaise with the Senior In-House Counsel on strategic and administrative initiatives, including training across SSA regions
Provide functional guidance to junior team members
Review agreement templates, precedents, and legal review processes
Identify legal and contractual risks arising from daily operations and ensure adherence to company policies
Evaluate and resolve complex legal queries and contract review requests within SLA timeframes
Gather and consolidate legal information for quarterly executive committee updates
Manage correspondence with internal staff and customers
Develop relationships with business and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

LLB or BA LLB Degree
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
A minimum of one year of professional experience in a legal advisory capacity focusing on commercial contract management is preferred, though not strictly required
General understanding of commercial terms and conditions and experience in contract management
Strong background in commercial administration/document control role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency in legal terminology
Excellent written skills including Word/Excel
Very organised and structured
Experience handling legal documents
Credible stakeholder management ability
Proactive, responsive and action orientated
Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Aid
Retirement funding
Opportunities for Growth and Development
Training, science, innovation and technology investment
Employment Equity and non-discrimination commitment