Macmillan Education SA: Legal and Compliance Internship Programme 2025 / 2026

Macmillan Education South Africa (a subsidiary of Springer Nature) is seeking to appoint a recent graduate as a Legal and Compliance Intern. The successful applicant will provide support to the legal and compliance team and the company as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft agreements.
• Draft minutes of meetings, resolutions, and maintain statutory records.
• Conduct research and communicate the impact of regulatory matters on the business.
• Promote awareness of policies throughout the organisation.
• Handle departmental administration.
• Liaise with and manage external attorneys.
• Prepare and process invoices for payment.
• Index, store, and manage vital documents.
• Manage contracts from inception to completion.
• Draft contracts from precedents.
• Organise and deliver training to the business.
• Track and follow up on training priorities.
• Liaise with external company secretaries.
• Maintain and update company records and information schedules.

Requirements

• LLB degree from a registered university or an institution recognised by the Legal Practice Council in South Africa.
• South African graduate who completed their qualification in the last 3 years (2022–2025).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to interpret legal documents, including legislation, opinions, and case law.
• Knowledge or practical experience in IP, Company Law, Contract Law, and Commercial/Litigation.
• Understanding of administration, governance, and compliance issues.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply legal knowledge effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised, goal-driven, and confident.
• Patient, professional, and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and strive for excellence.
• Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards