Legal counsel: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Legal counsel salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Legal counsel make in South Africa?
R 306 000/ Annual
Based on 5340 salaries
Based on 5340 salaries
The average Legal counsel in South Africa is R 306 000 per year or R 157 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 210 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 523 691 per year.
MedianR 306 000
LowR 210 000
HighR 523 691
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Senior Manager Legal
Eskom CommunicationsZA LLB degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate or a.B Proc degree at a NQF 8 level with 480 credits, and need to be an admitted Attorney/Advocate.Related...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
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Junior Legal Advisor
Epsidon Technology HoldingsZA To provide effective legal support on commercial matters while developing professional expertise within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to informed business decisions and ensuring t...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Practical Guidance Legal Content Editor
LexisNexis South AfricaZA In this role, you will develop, remediate, copyedit, and maintain written content for US Practical Guidance.Design, own, and execute the content maintenance strategy for the U.Business Entities pra...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Ethics & Compliance Data Specialist
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