Chief Legal Officer - Commercial Transactions

Bebeecorporate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate legal firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to provide expert legal counsel and manage complex commercial transactions. The ideal candidate should have an LLB degree, attorney admission, and over 15 years of experience in commercial law. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements, identifying legal risks, and demonstrating deep expertise in high-pressure deals. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, eager to tackle new challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Exceptional ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Proven capability to handle high-pressure deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Confidently handle any commercial transaction.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.

Skills

Legal acumen

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Adaptability

Education

LLB degree

Admission as an attorney

Job description

Senior Corporate Attorney Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate Lawyer to provide expert legal counsel, manage complex commercial transactions, and ensure robust risk management.

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated commercial agreements with ease and precision.

Confidently handle any commercial transaction, applying sharp legal acumen and adaptability.

Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, admission as an attorney, and a minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.

Exceptional ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.

Proven capability to handle high-pressure deals, demonstrating deep expertise in commercial transactions.

A self-starter who delivers outcomes without supervision, thriving in fast-paced environments, eager to tackle new challenges and apply legal expertise to unfamiliar deal structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated commercial agreements with ease and precision.
• Confidently handle any commercial transaction, applying sharp legal acumen and adaptability.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and guidelines.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, admission as an attorney, and a minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Exceptional ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Proven capability to handle high-pressure deals, demonstrating deep expertise in commercial transactions.
• A self-starter who delivers outcomes without supervision, thriving in fast-paced environments, eager to tackle new challenges and apply legal expertise to unfamiliar deal structures.