Junior Legal Associates

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cognia Law Full time

**Cognia Law is recruiting newly qualified, junior to mid-level Legal Associates, and Master's students for project based work**
**Company Profile**
Cognia seamlessly extends corporates, banks and law firms’ legal capability to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector, moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships. We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.
Cognia is a Chambers-ranked law company which integrates how legal services are provided so our team, partners, clients and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and focus on enabling them to realise their full potential.
**Role Description**
- Law degree from a top South African based tertiary institution
- Languages: English - spoke and written (required)
- Available immediately
- Willing to work US hours (11am-8pm OR 12pm - 9pm OR 1pm - 10pm)
- Experience in foreign jurisdictions advantageous
- Corporate or Banking and Finance Background

**Required skills include**:

- Highly detail orientated
- Diligent
- Efficient
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven online research skills
- Proven competence with Excel
- Maintains focus despite repetitive tasks
- Fast learner
- Able to summarise large amounts of information quickly
- Able to work in a team
- Creative thinker and solutions focused

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