Job Details

Job Title: People & Development Manager
Company: Lawyers On Demand (LOD)
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Legal Services / Human Resources
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Job ID: 2026-3813

Company Overview

Lawyers On Demand (LOD) is a leading flexible legal services provider operating across the UK, South Africa, the US, Asia, and Australia. The company is redefining how legal services are delivered by offering agile, client-focused solutions and flexible working models for legal professionals.

With a network of over 600 high-quality lawyers and consultants, LOD partners with global corporations and fast-growing startups. The company is known for innovation, rapid growth, and creating a new category within the legal services industry.

Job Overview

The People & Development Manager will play a critical role in managing talent across LOD’s South African operations. This includes overseeing onboarding, employee lifecycle management, talent development, and retention strategies.

As the first South Africa-based member of the People & Development team, you will act as a key partner to both local and global stakeholders, ensuring a high-quality experience for lawyers and clients while building a strong local talent community.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full assignment lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, offboarding).
Oversee onboarding processes, including documentation and coordination with client teams.
Provide line management and ongoing support to lawyers and paralegals.
Handle HR matters such as salary negotiations, contract extensions, and employee queries.
Drive employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention initiatives.
Troubleshoot operational and HR challenges using creative problem-solving.
Collaborate with global teams, especially UK-based stakeholders.
Communicate key commercial and HR issues to senior stakeholders.
Support and implement learning & development strategies.
Deliver training sessions and organise professional development events.
Contribute to HR projects, systems, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Education

Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred but not strictly specified).

Experience

Proven experience in HR management, talent development, or employee relations.
Experience handling complex HR issues and employee lifecycle management.
Exposure to professional services or legal sector (advantageous).
Experience working in fast-paced, global or remote teams.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management ability.
Ability to balance commercial needs with employee wellbeing.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Tech-savvy with experience using HR systems and digital tools.
Ability to work independently while collaborating globally.
Strategic thinking with attention to detail.

CV Tips

To increase your chances for this role:

Highlight experience in employee lifecycle management (onboarding to offboarding).
Showcase examples of handling complex HR cases or employee relations issues.
Demonstrate your ability to work with global teams or remote stakeholders.
Include achievements related to talent retention, engagement, or HR strategy.
Emphasise your people-first approach and problem-solving ability.

Benefits of Joining the Company

Work in a globally recognised and fast-growing legal services firm.
Opportunity to shape HR strategy in South Africa.
Exposure to international teams and clients.
Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work culture.
Career growth in an innovative and evolving industry.

Company Policy

Lawyers On Demand (LOD) promotes a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity across its workforce.

All applications are handled confidentially and in line with applicable employment and data protection regulations.

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