Corporate Legal Advisor - Full-time

Placements24; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive annual salary

Medical aid

Pension or retirement benefits

Training and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Corporate Legal Advisor to join their team in East London with hybrid work flexibility. You will advise on governance, compliance, and commercial contracts, collaborating with senior management across units.

The role emphasizes drafting complex agreements, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and providing strategic legal guidance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with extensive corporate and commercial law experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities for complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of governance and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert legal advice on governance, shareholder matters and board directives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements (partnership, supply, service contracts).
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights on evolving laws affecting the business.
• Support the legal department in managing litigation and dispute resolution.

Connaissances

Corporate governance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Corporate Legal Advisor to join their team in East London . This role is integral to providing comprehensive legal support for the company's corporate activities, including governance, compliance, and commercial transactions. You will collaborate closely with senior management and various business units to offer strategic legal counsel and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations within South Africa . This position offers a challenging opportunity within a respected organization in the Eastern Cape , operating under a hybrid work arrangement that balances office presence with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, shareholder matters, and board directives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including partnership, supply, and service contracts.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in managing corporate reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions, including due diligence processes.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights on evolving legal landscapes affecting the business.
• Support the legal department in managing litigation and dispute resolution effectively.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Proficiency in corporate governance principles and South African company law.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructuring is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to assess risk.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a hybrid work model .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in East London .