Legal Researcher

Work-Force

Whether you are a seasoned Legal Researcher or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Boksburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.

The Role

The Legal Researcher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Boksburg and across the legal and security jobs space.

Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Legal Researcher taking on this position.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Boksburg.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Legal Researcher to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Workplace

Importantly, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Boksburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Why Join Us

Importantly, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Boksburg. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Boksburg teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Boksburg keep progressing.

About Boksburg

Working in Boksburg means a place in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Boksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Boksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Boksburg.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Boksburg, Gauteng.

Diversity and Inclusion

Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Boksburg.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

Your Role

  • Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
  • Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
  • Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
  • Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
  • Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
  • Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
  • Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
  • Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Minimum Requirements

  • 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
  • Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
  • Physical fitness for site-based security roles
  • Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
  • Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
  • Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
  • Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Importantly, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.

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