Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

Those in contracting at PwC will oversee, draft, and negotiate contracts to assist in compliance and mitigate risks for the organisation. Your work will involve strong analytical and communication skills to effectively manage contractual agreements.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Description 
 PwC’s purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. The firm’s purpose is underwritten by its values and strategic objectives.   

 

Main Purpose 
The position is for a Senior Associate: General Counsel.  

 

The role reports to the Associate Director responsible for Contracting, a key pillar within the PwC in-house legal team.   

 

Primary Responsibilities for this Role 

The role requires:  

sound knowledge of the SA Companies Act, POPIA, Audit Professions Act;   

solid and demonstrable understanding of commercial and contract law and technology in business; 

the drafting and negotiating of agreements governing contractual relationships with, amongst others, clients, suppliers, other professional services firms and joint business relationships; 

reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts, including non-disclosure; agreements, client agreements, supplier and sponsorship agreements, licensing and technology related agreements; 

the ability to provide practical legal advice to PwC and its lines of service, including key interpretation of legislation, contracts and regulation, affecting lines of service (and its clients); 

basic knowledge of Intellectual Property; 

conducting legal research and opinion writing;  

providing support on special projects. 

 
Competencies / Skills 

 LLB or equivalent   
2 – 4 years’ PQE commercial legal experience 

 
The ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently and practically; 

Able to identify and articulate potential legal and/or regulatory concerns; 

Self-motivated and attention to detail; 

Curious and driven to find practical solutions to complex problems; 
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with staff at various levels;      
Strong networking qualities; 
Ability to multitask and prioritise; 
Analytical and solution driven; 
Pro-active and committed to delivery; 
Excellent time management skills; 
Able to work independently and as part of a team; 

Professional services experience advantageous; 

Minimal travel.   
 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 15, 2025