Legal Specialist

Legal Specialist Join Scissero – The Law Firm of the Future About Us Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions. We combine expert legal support with intelligent automation, transforming how transactional law is delivered. We’re not a traditional law firm. We are a diverse and globally distributed team of lawyers, engineers, and innovators working across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC. We believe technology augments, not replaces legal expertise. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility. Position Overview: As a Legal Specialist , you will work directly on live private equity, M&A, and financing transactions for leading global investment firms, asset managers, and corporates. You will review and negotiate NDAs and ancillary transaction documentation in accordance with client-approved playbooks, ensuring full alignment with sponsor-side legal and commercial positions. You will leverage our proprietary AI-enabled platform to assist with document review, deviation identification, and playbook application. The platform enhances speed, consistency, and accuracy, enabling you to deliver high-quality legal work at scale while maintaining full ownership and accountability for the final output. This role sits at the core of our legal delivery team, supporting fast-moving, high-value transactions where precision, responsiveness, and reliability are critical. You will work closely with colleagues across our global legal team to deliver seamless support across concurrent deals, collaborating to maintain exceptional standards of quality and consistency. You will also partner with our product and engineering teams, helping refine and improve the AI tools that underpin our delivery model. Location: Johannesburg (Remote) Time: 9-6 pm SAST Relevant Experience: Law degree (LLB or equivalent). 1-3 years of experience in transactional legal work, contract review, or similar high-volume legal environments. Experience reviewing NDAs and/or similar transactional agreements. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistently high-quality work. Preferred Experience Experience supporting private equity, M&A, capital markets, or financing transactions. Experience at legal tech firms, law firms, ALSPs, Big 4 legal teams, or in-house legal departments. Experience working with structured playbooks or standardised legal frameworks. What You’ll Bring: Takes initiative and proactively finds solutions to practical and legal challenges. Technical and commercial, applying legal expertise thoughtfully in practice and in supporting broader business objectives. Thrives in a fast-paced, diverse, and intellectually challenging environment, collaborating effectively with lawyers, technologists, and operational teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coordinating seamlessly across global teams. Enthusiastic about new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a focus on operational efficiency and automation. Why Join Us? Gain valuable experience at the forefront of AI-enhanced legal services. Work with a diverse and innovative global client base, including leading financial institutions. Opportunity for professional growth and development in a tech-enabled environment. Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team committed to collaboration and excellence. Learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions. Global Benefits Hybrid work, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request) Paid Sick Leave Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance-based. Generous Paid Time Off: Annual leave + bank holidays. Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health support. Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning. At Scissero, you’ll be part of a scale-up blending law and technology to create meaningful impact. If you’re excited about redefining the future of legal services with AI, apply now to join our team. Inclusivity At Scissero, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that varied perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Department Legal Role Legal Specialist Locations Johannesburg Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time About Scissero 20+ years of combined experience in financial services, technology, and the legal sector.