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Leading specialists in Legal, Risk & Compliance staffing solutions

Our leading legal, risk, and compliance recruitment division specialises in recruiting mid-to-senior level legal professionals for In-House organisations and Private Practice law firms across various

Our Approach: Our team comprises former legal professionals and qualified attorneys, offering valuable industry insights to facilitate ideal candidate-client connections. Clients trust our personalised compliance staffing, legal recruitment and risk hiring services, our attention to detail, and professionalism to present high-caliber candidates, ensuring thorough screening and preparation.

Candidates appreciate our honesty, diligence, and energy in finding suitable roles, guided by their career aspirations and concerns. We provide transparent role descriptions to ensure compatibility. We maintain contact with candidates even after recruitment, fostering long-term relationships that help us adapt to evolving expectations from both parties.
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Angela Reilly

Angela Reilly

Legal, Risk & Compliance, South Africa

She comes from a legal background, with a BA Law and an LLB and practical experience in the commercial team at a boutique law firm based in Sandton. Angela specialises in the recruitment of mid-to-senior level professionals in the legal, risk & compliance across Africa.

Tlami Matshego

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.

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FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

    Request a sample report to find out more.

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