"We help businesses in highly regulated industries navigate employment law, contracts, and compliance - so they can focus on growth, not legal risks."
About Us
Who we are
At Nortje Legal Inc., we are more than just legal advisors - we are strategic partners dedicated to helping businesses succeed in complex, regulated environments.
Founded by André Nortje, an experienced attorney, HR leader, and MBA candidate, our firm brings a unique blend of legal precision, operational understanding, and business strategy expertise to every client relationship
About Us
Our Approach
- We believe in clear, practical advice - not complicated legal jargon.
- We focus on solutions that are commercially smart, legally sound, and human-centered.
- We work closely with business owners, HR managers, and leadership teams to protect, strengthen, and grow their companies.
About Us
Our Promise
We are calm under pressure, logical in our problem-solving, dependable in our commitments, and fair in all dealings.
Our clients know they can trust us to stand by them - with integrity, expertise, and a deep understanding of their industries.
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Areas of Practice
Practical, tailored solutions for South African businesses navigating complex labour, commercial, and compliance challenges.
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Labour & Employment Law
Supporting your team. Protecting your business.
We provide clear, proactive guidance on employment law, whether you're drafting contracts, managing disciplinary action, or navigating union negotiations.
Services include:
- Employment contracts & policies
- Disciplinary procedures & dismissals
- CCMA representation
- Retrenchments & restructuring
- Union engagement & dispute resolution
- Workplace investigations
Ideal for: SMEs, factories, clinics, logistics companies, and any business with a growing team.
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HR & Workforce Strategy Advisory
Legal meets operational insight
We combine legal knowledge with practical business experience to help clients design compliant, effective HR and workforce structures.
Services include:
- HR audits & policy development
- Workforce planning & contract models
- Performance management systems
- Workplace training (disciplinary process, legal basics for managers)
- Labour law workshops for leadership teams
Ideal for: Companies without a dedicated HR/legal department, or those needing project-based support.
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Corporate & Commercial Law
Building string foundations for business growth
We help businesses structure deals, protect their interests, and stay compliant, from contract drafting to strategic advisory.
Services include:
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Shareholder agreements & MOIs
- Terms & conditions, Credit Application, NDAs SLAs
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Business restructuring and risk mitigation
Ideal for: Start-ups, scaling businesses, and growing companies across sectors.
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Construction Law
Practical legal solutions for construction projects, from contract to completion
We provide specialised legal support across all phases of construction projects, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. Our expertise ranges from standard form agreements, compliance with regulatory frameworks, dispute resolution, and project-specific legal advice.
Services include:
- Drafting and reviewing JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts
- Advising on regulatory compliance, including Construction Regulations and CIDB guidelines
- Handling delay, disruption, and payment disputes, including adjudication and arbitration
- Providing legal guidance on infrastructure, engineering, and mining-related projects
- Collaborating with experts across legal disciplines for integrated project support
Ideal for: Whether acting for contractors, developers, or consultants, we offer practical, tailored solutions to safeguard your interests.
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Pharmaceutical & Regulated Industry Compliance
Legal support for complex, high-stakes industries
With hands-on experience in pharmaceutical production and legal compliance, we understand what regulated companies need, and how fast things move.
Services include:
- Manufacturing & supply contracts
- SAHPRA compliance & regulatory advisory
- Labelling, advertising & distribution reviews
- Workplace policy and SOP audits
- Staff and subcontractor agreements
Ideal for: Pharma, nutrition, wellness, healthtech, and supplement businesses.
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Wills & Deceased Estates
Preserve your legacy. Protect your loved ones.
We provide clear, compassionate guidance to help individuals and families manage their estate planning and administration, with minimal stress and complete legal compliance.
Services include:
- Drafting legally sound, customised Last Wills and Testaments
- Safe storage and certified copies of signed wills
- Estate planning consultations to ensure tax efficiency and fairness
- Executor services, nominated or professional
- Full administration of deceased estates, including:
- Reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court
- Drafting liquidation & distribution accounts
- Handling creditors, beneficiaries & finalisation
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Monthly Legal Retainers
Your outsourced legal department
We offer flexible, affordable monthly retainers that give you ongoing access to legal expertise, without the overhead of in-house counsel.
Retainer benefits:
- Priority response times
- Monthly consultations
- Free contract reviews
- Discounted project work
- Access to compliance templates & tools
Packages tailored by company size and needs.
Get In Touch
Let's build a legal solution that works for your business.
Gauteng-based | Available Nationally
+27 82 552 0804 | info@nortjelegal.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Evenings & Weekends by appointment