Commercial Attorney

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

High-profile deals

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Commercial Attorney to join the Pretoria office. The role focuses on advising clients on corporate structuring, M&A, and contract law within an established legal team.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an attorney with at least six years of commercial-law experience and a strong client-relations mindset. On-site work in Pretoria is required, with a professional, collaborative office environment and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years in commercial law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and M&A capabilities.
• Solid understanding of SA company law and related statutes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Conduct due diligence investigations for corporate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance and business law matters.
• Manage corporate secretarial duties and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal solutions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Corporate finance

M&A

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Commercial Attorney to join their established legal team in Pretoria . This role requires your presence in the office, offering direct collaboration with senior partners and clients on a wide array of commercial transactions. You will be instrumental in advising businesses on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and contract law, playing a vital role in the success of their commercial dealings. This position is suited for a motivated attorney seeking to build a strong career within a respected firm, contributing their expertise to significant business ventures in the Pretoria area.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Conduct due diligence investigations for corporate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance and business law matters.
• Manage corporate secretarial duties and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal solutions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial law.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and corporate finance.
• Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Excellent understanding of South African company law and related legislation.
• Must be able to work effectively on-site in our Pretoria office.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting expertise and experience.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial deals.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A professional and collaborative office environment.