Commercial Lawyer

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Career growth

Pension & medical aid

Job summary

Our client seeks a seasoned Commercial Lawyer to join their legal department in Paarl. This senior role focuses on commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and strategic legal counsel to support business growth across Western Cape operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive corporate and commercial law experience, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of business operations and risk management.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with ≥8 years in commercial and corporate law.
• Proven expertise negotiating complex commercial agreements and handling transactional work.
• Strong understanding of South African company and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Manage legal aspects of business development initiatives and partnerships.
• Provide expert legal opinions on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with South African laws and governance principles.

Skills

Negotiation

Corporate law

Leadership

Strategic advice

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Commercial Lawyer to join their esteemed legal department in Paarl. This senior role involves managing a broad range of legal activities, with a significant focus on commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and providing strategic legal counsel to support business growth. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's commercial interests and ensuring robust legal frameworks are in place across all operations in the Western Cape. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of business operations and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Manage legal aspects of business development initiatives and partnerships.
• Provide expert legal opinions on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African laws and corporate governance principles.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex commercial agreements and handling transactional work.
• Strong understanding of South African company law, contract law, and relevant industry regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice that aligns with business objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to mentor junior legal staff.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and leadership within the legal team.
• Generous leave allowance and support for continued professional development.
• Participation in retirement and medical aid schemes.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a respected organization in Paarl.