We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Legal Analyst to join our core MLS team in Cape Town. This role reports into the Legal and Operational Lead. Senior Legal Analysts in this team support and deliver our growing portfolio of legal projects on behalf of all 5 of the firm’s practice groups. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for a thoughtful legal professional who brings both depth and perspective. You’re someone who can see the big picture while staying grounded in the details. You’ve built your expertise over time, and now you’re ready to lead, guide, and collaborate in a way that lifts others up. You’re not just skilled - you’re curious, adaptable, and committed to making legal work more accessible and impactful. You know how to navigate complexity, communicate clearly, and build trust across teams and clients. If you’re passionate about using your legal insight to drive meaningful outcomes - and you care deeply about people along the way - we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Legal Analyst in the Managed Service Legal space, you will lead and support various workstreams, including the following tasks: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of complex legal issues to support review strategy, decision‑making and delivery approach across document and contract review projects. Use e‑disclosure platforms, contract review tools and legal systems to define, apply and oversee relevance, redaction and review approaches, ensuring consistent and defensible outcomes. Leverage AI contract review tools and individual legal skills to identify and report on key contract terms and themes. Use case management systems to deliver and progress tasks as part of a larger legal process. Take and interpret detailed client instructions and translate them into clear execution guidance, providing structured progress updates. Apply, support the drafting of and contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of playbooks, guidance notes and project materials. Attend meetings and contribute to discussions to enhance and maintain the quality, consistency, and value of the team’s work, and continuous improvement discussions. Provide guidance and support (including quality assurance review) to more junior resources. Support workstream and process development activities. Support the planning and set‑up of large projects including assisting with the training and mobilisation of project teams. Meet agreed delivery targets and time recording requirements. What You Bring 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm, ALSP or in‑house legal operations team. Law degree is essential. Admission as an attorney is an added advantage. Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following: Managed document review and disclosure, DSARs, claims and case management, contract review and contract lifecycle management, and IP portfolio management. Previous experience using HighQ, Relativity, Kira or other legal technology. Experience working in a project environment. Experience contributing to or developing playbooks, review guidance or delivery frameworks. Demonstrable experience engaging with clients or senior stakeholders on active matters. Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility. Attention to detail and the ability to work under tight timescales. Ability to review and interpret a dataset in Excel. Exceptional critical reasoning skills. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). What Makes This Role Special People‑first culture: We believe that when people feel seen, supported, and valued, they do their best work. We foster a culture of respect, empathy, and belonging - where your voice matters and your wellbeing come first. Inclusive environment: We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Diversity isn’t just a value - it’s a strength. Growth‑focused: We support learning, development, and career progression. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or exploring new paths, we’ll back you. Purpose‑driven: Your work will help clients navigate legal challenges with confidence and clarity, making a real difference in their lives and businesses. #J-18808-Ljbffr