Senior Legal & Compliance Specialist
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a Senior Legal & Compliance Specialist to join our team in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal and compliance, with a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in South Africa.
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Job Description
ABOUT US
NawiriGroup is a leading purpose-driven company offering exceptional, personalised, nature-based luxury travel experiences across Africa. We operate some of the continent’s most iconic and pioneering brands, including Asilia and Go2Africa.
Our purpose goes beyond delivering unforgettable safaris. We are a platform that connects local communities, expert partners, investors, and travellers to create meaningful, large-scale impact in Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.
With over 1,200 employees and commercial offices across Africa and beyond, we are dedicated to delivering remarkable guest experiences while championing responsible travel that benefits both people and the environment.
We have ambitious growth plans and are continuously expanding our operational, commercial, and technology capabilities to scale our travel offerings and deepen our positive impact across the region.
As a proud B Corp-certified company, we are committed to balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. Our shared purpose is captured in our name: ‘Nawiri’, which means ‘to flourish/thrive’ in Kiswahili. It reflects our vision of a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together.
JOB SUMMARY
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal and Compliance Specialist to lead our legal, compliance, and governance functions. This is a senior specialist role, focused on providing expert legal guidance and managing complex legal and compliance matters. In this capacity, you will advise and support senior leadership on all legal and regulatory issues, ensuring the organisation remains agile, compliant, and well-governed as we scale. The role combines hands-on legal work, contract and document drafting, and coordination with external counsel for more complex assignments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the company’s legal and compliance elements for all entities
• Advise on corporate governance, contracts, risk, and regulatory issues.
• Lead and oversee all legal, contractual, and compliance matters across multiple African markets.
• Coordinate and support the drafting and negotiation of major commercial, supplier, and partnership agreements.
• Manage relationships with regulators, external counsel, and key stakeholders.
• Support M&A, partnerships, and strategic transactions.
• Oversee employment, data protection, and dispute resolution matters.