Commercial Attorney with Risk and Compliance

 Morae Global, seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients.

LOCATION: Observatory, Cape Town

TITLE: Commercial Attorney with Risk and Compliance experience

LEVEL: Associate Manager / Manager

JOB TYPE: Full Time (Hybrid) - This role does not offer remote work.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Commercial Attorney with proven experience in Risk and Compliance to actively contribute to opportunity development, revenue growth, and service delivery improvement.

The role includes managing project and client teams to achieve both team and individual targets, while fostering a professional work environment and a culture of excellence. You will own the dedicated client account management strategy and ensure the development of a diverse set of skills for both personal growth and team progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• High quality service delivery and continuous service delivery improvement
• Establish knowledge portfolios and build sector specific expertise
• Encourage and implement global knowledge sharing and cross utilisation
• Team guidance, capacity analysis and day to day assistance
• Client reporting and continuous dialogue
• Weekly maintenance of playbooks

Required Qualifications:

• Admitted attorney with a legal degree
• CAMS or CFE certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in a commercial /corporate environment with proven experience in Risk and Compliance.
• Ability to lead Customer Identification Program (CIP) for clients across geographies and product types for regulatory compliance.
• Draft and remediate firmwide compliance policies on the back of statutory and regulatory updates and assist in preparing reports for clients as part of regulatory operations support.
• Proven track record in negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts
• Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate within one month
• A mature, team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills

Key Activities:

• Build knowledge of commercial aspects and industries
• Provide commercial support
• Guide the team, assisting with overflow and capacity management
• Continuously introduce clients to new opportunities
• Ensure the head is included in developments and opportunities related to managed accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date weekly snapshots to:
• a) control costs
• b) increase revenue
• Ensure swift turnaround times on chargeable and non-chargeable matters
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate global clients
• Provide regular reporting to clients on utilisation and progress

Training:

• Promote cross-utilisation of team members to:
• a) increase utilisation
• b) facilitate knowledge sharing
• Develop and enforce QA processes, ensuring compliance
• Expand commercial knowledge and develop specialist expertise in jurisdiction, industry, and technology
• Continuously update playbooks, processes, and knowledge resources

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong understanding of Morae and its operations
• Flexible approach to working hours and delivery methodologies
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Ability to oversee, manage, lead, and inspire Associates
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task

About Morae:

Morae is a dynamic, high growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Learn more at Our privacy policy can be found here 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication within 2 weeks, kindly consider yourself unsuccessful.

*** Kindly do not send me a direct message. Should you meet the requirements and location, apply to the role and I will provide feedback. Thank you

Please note that Morae Global Corporation does not engage the services of recruitment agencies, as we are supported by a highly skilled internal global talent team.

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