LEGAL INTERN X2

Join Our Team at Rosebank International

Rosebank International, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) and part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private higher education provider, is strengthening its institutional Legal Function and invites applications from aspiring legal professionals to join its RI Legal Internship Programme.

This programme offers an exceptional opportunity for law graduates to gain practical experience within a modern in-house legal environment. Interns will collaborate with experienced legal professionals and will receive structured mentorship and exposure to legal advisory services, contract governance, legal research, regulatory compliance, and higher education law.

If you are enthusiastic about the law, committed to professional excellence, and eager to contribute to an institution that values integrity, innovation, academic excellence, and student success, we invite you to join us as we build the future of the RI Legal Function.

Job Purpose

To participate in the RI Legal Internship Programme by supporting the Legal Function in the delivery of legal advisory, contract governance, legal research, regulatory compliance, and institutional legal services, while receiving structured professional development and practical exposure to higher education law, governance, and legal operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Contract Governance & Legal Drafting

• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts and legal agreements.
• Assist with drafting legal opinions and legal correspondence.
• Support the maintenance of contract templates.
• Assist with contract risk identification.
• Proofreading and editing of legal documents.
• Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda and legal reports.

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct research on legislation, case law, regulations and legal commentary.
• Summarise judgments, articles, and legislation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, research notes and briefing papers.
• Assist legal professionals with case preparation by gathering relevant legal materials.
• Analyse legal issues and provide brief written opinions or memos.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting higher education.

Legal Operations & Matter Management

• Maintain legal matter files.
• Assist in managing legal registers.
• Prepare meeting documentation.
• Support legal workflow management.
• Manage basic administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing documents, managing correspondence.

Regulatory & Governance Support

• Review policies and procedures for compliance with applicable laws.
• Monitor legislative developments.
• Support governance and legal compliance initiatives.
• Support compliance checks and legal risk assessments.

AI-Assisted Legal Work

• Use approved AI-assisted legal research, drafting and document review tools, under supervision, to enhance legal research, document preparation, knowledge management and operational efficiency.

Professional Development

• Participate in mentorship sessions.
• Attend legal training workshops.
• Exposure to contract governance.
• Observe legal advisory processes.
• Develop professional legal skills under supervision.
• Exposure to litigation support and dispute management processes where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (NQF 7)

Experience

• Experience in a legal, governance, compliance or higher education environment will be advantageous but is not essential. Recent graduates with a demonstrated interest in legal practice are also encouraged to apply.

Key Competencies

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Strong legal drafting and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Professional integrity, discretion and confidentiality
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Digital literacy, including a willingness to utilise AI-assisted legal tools responsibly.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary legal team.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and development
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

The RI Legal Internship Programme is designed to develop future legal professionals by providing meaningful exposure to legal advisory services, contract governance, regulatory compliance, institutional legal operations and higher education law. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced legal practitioners in a collaborative and learning-focused environment that encourages professional growth, innovation and excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates .