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Legal, Risk & Compliance Recruitment
As one of Africa’s leading legal recruitment agencies, we connect organisations with exceptional legal talent that delivers specialist expertise, commercial insight, and long‑term strategic value.
Leading specialists in Legal, Risk & Compliance staffing solutions
Our legal, risk, and compliance recruitment division specialises in sourcing mid‑to‑senior‑level legal professionals for in‑house organisations and private practice law firms across multiple sectors.
Our approach is grounded in deep industry expertise. Led by former legal professionals and qualified attorneys, our team brings strong commercial and regulatory insight to ensure an effective and precise match between our clients’ requirements and the talent we represent.
Clients value our personalised recruitment solutions, rigorous screening processes, and attention to detail. We deliver thoroughly vetted, high‑calibre candidates who are well prepared and aligned to both the technical and cultural needs of your organisation.
By building long‑term relationships with our talent network, we remain closely attuned to evolving market expectations, allowing us to consistently support our clients with informed, reliable hiring solutions that drive long‑term value.
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
The roles we specialise in
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Meet your expert legal, risk & compliance recruiters
Angela Reilly
Legal, Risk & Compliance, South Africa
Angela specialises in the recruitment of mid-to-senior level professionals across legal, risk, and compliance functions throughout Africa. With a strong understanding of the legal industry and the dynamics of its talent market, she partners with organisations to identify and attract high-calibre talent. With a strong background in law, she brings a distinctive perspective to recruitment, facilitating meaningful alignment between clients and candidates.
Tlami Matshego
Legal, Risk & Compliance, South Africa
Tlami is an Admitted Attorney who completed her articles at a Big 5 law firm, where she was subsequently retained in the Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions team. Tlami later joined the Legal, Risk and Compliance team at Robert Walters in the South Africa office, recruiting mid-senior level legal professionals across multiple industries.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
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Read what our clients' and candidates have to say.
Robert Walters Africa is our exclusive recruitment partner. In a complex, fast‑evolving talent market, they stand out for their deep industry expertise, global reach, and consistent professionalism. Their ability to listen, adapt, and deliver results sets them apart.
Trevor Munsamy
Next Biosciences
Head Of HR
Client
Krunch It
We believe strongly in the future of Africa, and Robert Walters has been an important partner in helping us bridge opportunity and innovation across the markets where we serve. What has stood out most is that the Robert Walters team have gone beyond being a recruitment vendor. They have acted as a true strategic partner by leveraging their network and relationships across Africa to help strengthen our team as we scale.
Will Ward
Krunch It
Founder and CEO
Client
Anglo American
Robert Walters was a pleasure to work with, bringing a highly professional and personal approach to the recruitment process. The team took the time to gain a deep understanding of our team dynamics, culture, and requirements beyond technical capability alone. Communication throughout was clear, responsive, and considered, with thoughtful insight and practical advice at every stage. The support provided by Robert Walters felt like a genuine partnership, and the calibre of candidates appointed has delivered a positive and lasting impact on our legal team.
Mandisa Buthelezi
Anglo American
Legal Manager
Client
Global Financial Services Company - Project RPO
I want to thank the entire Robert Walters team - your services have been so helpful in terms of finding us candidates for our new hire classes, and I appreciate all that you do for us!
Local Operations Lead
Global Financial Services Company
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What are the advantages of partnering with Robert Walters for my legal recruitment needs?
We put people first, meaning over the last 38 years, we have created a large network of highly skilled legal, risk & compliance staff who trust us to find them their next opportunity.
Our legal recruiters are experts in their local market, legal jobs and specialism, and a multitude come from a legal background. With access to insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools, we take a highly-targeted, customised approach to every assignment.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our established screening process ensures candidates are connected with the right opportunity.
With any legal candidate, our recruitment consultants have an initial screening call, then a detailed interview to assess their background, motivations and long-term career goals. To avoid implicit bias, we anonymise CVs and focus on skills rather than background.
We have access to testing platforms to create bespoke screening processes which can include aptitude, behavioural and technical testing.
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What are the benefits of working our specialised legal recruiters?
We have available a large pool of qualified candidates with relevant experience, including those in specialised fields like legal jobs, risk and compliance. Our expertise in the specific requirements and nuances of legal recruitment ensures that we provide quick and more accurate matching of candidates to job requirements. As a top legal recruitment agency in South Africa, we offer personalised services and support throughout the recruitment process, along with insightful market knowledge and strategic hiring advice. -
Can Robert Walters provide advice on current salary ranges across Africa?
We have insights on accounting and finance salaries and compensation trends in our free Salary Survey guide.
Our Salary Survey is based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent placements made across Africa. Request your copy today.
Bespoke salary benchmarking: Using accurate and unbiased data, we can build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent. Find out more by requesting a quote.
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