Chief Legal Officer - Commercial Transactions

Anonymous; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to provide expert legal counsel and manage complex commercial transactions in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess at least 15 years' experience in commercial law. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements, identifying legal risks, and ensuring compliance with laws. This role demands a self-starter capable of thriving in fast-paced environments and managing high-pressure deals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Admitted attorney.
• Exceptional ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Handle any commercial transaction with sharp legal acumen.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.

Skills

Commercial transactions expertise

Legal acumen

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Chief Legal Officer – Commercial Transactions

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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

• 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.

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