Legal Business Developer

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB007444/DF-JH

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A dynamic and reputable law firm based in Sandton is seeking an experienced Legal Business Developer to join their team and play a strategic role in driving new business opportunities, managing tender processes, and strengthening client relationships
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional with strong tender management experience within a legal environment
Salary: R20 000 - R25 000 CTC, based on experience

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in legal business development, tender management or a related role
Proven experience working within a legal environment (essential)
Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
Strong understanding of tender processes and bid compliance requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and negotiation abilities
Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities

Key Performance Areas

Tender & Bid Management

Monitor and summarise new bid advertisements daily
Distribute new business leads to Directors promptly
Prepare and maintain tender documents, templates and proposals
Coordinate internal approvals and compile all tender inputs for final submission
Track deadlines and ensure timely, compliant submissions
Maintain and archive tender files; update bid registers and tender libraries
Assist with the preparation and review of tender packages, including instructions to bidders, contract forms, general terms & conditions, and bid documentation

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Liaise with internal departments on tender requirements, progress, and updates
Correspond with vendors and stakeholders, including handling NDAs and confirmations of interest
Draft professional written communication to internal teams, suppliers, bidders, and contractors
Provide support and respond to tender-related queries

Evaluation, Negotiation & Business Development

Contribute to tender evaluations and assist with contract negotiations
Support successful bids through to completion and handover
Ensure smooth coordination between relevant teams and external parties
Identify and pursue new business development opportunities

Consultant: Danielle Fortuin - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Legal Business Developer
Location: Sandton
Salary: R20 000 Monthly
A dynamic and reputable law firm based in Sandton is seeking an experienced legal business developer to join their team and play a strategic role in driving new business opportunities, managing tender processes, and strengthening client relationshipsThis is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional with strong tender management experience within a legal environmentSalary: R20 ...
Today

Frontend Developer (.NET / Blazor)
Location: Centurion
Salary:
8 days ago

Centurion Group Marketing Manager
Location: Centurion
Salary:
29 days ago

Forensic/Senior Internal Auditor
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you passionate about uncovering the truth behind complex financial data? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to protect businesses from fraud? We are looking for a Forensic Internal Auditor to join a dynamic financial services environment, where your investigative skills will make a real impact
Today

Property Portfolio Manager (Preview)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 000
As a Portfolio Manager, you will oversee a range of buildings, ensuring their optimal performance across key areas including credit management, financial administration, leasing, and facilities maintenance.
Today

Operations Manager (Records Management)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: market related
The Operations Manager exists to spearhead the Johannesburg facility by taking full ownership of the lifecycle of physical and electronic records.
Today

Legal Secretary
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R25 000 Monthly
A well-established and reputable law firm based in the Johannesburg CBD is seeking an experienced and highly organised legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Directors and legal ProfessionalsR25 000 - R30 000 CTC based on experience
Today

Collections Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 480000 Annually
A leading organisation undergoing a strategic collections restructure is seeking a highly skilled Credit & Collections Control Manager to take ownership of financial control, early-stage arrears management, and the coordination of an External Debt Collector (EDC). This role represents a fundamental shift from traditional people-heavy collections management toward a technical, systems-driven, g...
Today

Fiduciary Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are looking for a Fiduciary Administrator, who will take responsibility for the administration of trusts. Further, to provide complete administrative support to enable the Fiduciary specialist to implement and administer estate planning solutions and services for high-net-worth clients.
Today

IT Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R50 000 CTC
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager with previous management experience to join a well-established company based in the Industria area in Johannesburg.
Today