Legal Intern

dentsu

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Base: stipend-based compensation; bonus/equity: no...
Fully onsite
Contract drafting and review
Monitoring compliance obligations
Digital compliance tools implementation
Dentsu is seeking a Legal Intern for their Legal & Compliance unit in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging in legal research, all while receiving mentorship from senior professionals

Job Summary

  • The Legal Intern will provide immediate value by assisting with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, monitoring compliance obligations, and supporting internal legal tasks.
  • This role offers strong mentorship opportunities, with direct guidance from senior professionals, ensuring the Legal Intern develops into a capable resource while gaining holistic business exposure across multiple units.
  • The internship provides stipend-based compensation, hands-on experience in a media-focused legal environment, and the opportunity to build transferable skills while preparing for future articles.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Dentsu is seeking a Legal Intern for their Legal & Compliance unit in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging in legal research, all while receiving mentorship from senior professionals.

Salary

Base: Stipend-based compensation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • contract drafting and review
  • monitoring compliance obligations
  • digital compliance tools implementation
  • legal research on media issues
  • governance frameworks participation
  • administrative support to legal team

Nice-to-have

  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • excellent written and verbal communication
  • proactive and collaborative attitude
  • ability to learn new systems quickly
  • team-oriented with positive approach
  • ability to manage multiple tasks independently

Key Requirements

  • Completed Matric / Grade 12
  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB / BA LLB / B.COM LLB)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Interest in contract management and compliance
  • Prior internship or project experience desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter