Commercial Attorney - Associate - Cape Town

Morae Global; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Commercial Attorney with at least two years’ post-qualification experience in commercial contracting. The role involves drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, particularly in venture capital and investment sectors. The ideal candidate must possess strong project management skills and a solid understanding of commercial transactions. This is a full-time hybrid position focused on delivering strategic legal support and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial legal environment.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements in venture capital or investment sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial transactions and risk management.
• Proven track record negotiating and drafting commercial agreements in venture capital, investment, property/real estate, insurance, or financial services sectors.
• Based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Identify legal risks and provide risk mitigation strategies.
• Support project implementation and legal solution development.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and third parties to achieve commercially favourable outcomes.
• Provide clear, business-focused advice on complex legal issues.
• Support project implementation, including legal solution development and technology-enabled initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within a legal team and demonstrate accountability and initiative.
• Apply strategic thinking to address legal and business challenges.

Skills

Negotiating complex agreements

Drafting commercial contracts

Legal compliance

Project management

Risk mitigation strategies

Education

LLB or equivalent legal degree

Job description

About Morae

Morae is a trusted provider of technology-enabled solutions transforming the delivery of legal services. We partner with the world’s largest law firms and corporate legal departments to solve complex challenges through innovative, data- and AI-driven solutions. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology, we help our clients thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Learn more at www.morae.com.

Location: Observatory, Cape Town

Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Level: Associate

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Attorney with a strong background in commercial contracting and exposure to the venture capital, start-up, and broader investment ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex

commercial agreements, particularly within the venture capital, investment, property/real estate, insurance, or financial services sectors, as well as exposure to compliance and risk management matters.

This role goes beyond traditional legal drafting and advisory work. You will be involved in project management, legal solution development, technology-enabled initiatives, and client engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering strategic, commercially focused legal support while assisting with broader project implementation initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB or equivalent legal degree and admitted attorney.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in a commercial legal environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracting.
• Proven track record in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements within the venture capital, investment, property/real estate, insurance, or financial services sectors.
• Solid understanding of commercial transactions, with exposure to venture capital agreements.
• Based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Ensure contractual compliance with applicable legislation, client policies, and industry standards.
• Identify and assess legal risks in commercial agreements, providing practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and third parties to achieve commercially favourable outcomes.
• Analyse complex legal issues and provide clear, business-focused advice.
• Support project implementation, including legal solution development and technology-enabled initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within a legal team, demonstrating accountability and initiative.
• Apply strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills to address legal and business challenges.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently.

Employment Equity

Morae is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply in line with our EE objectives.

A Few Final Notes

• Due to application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within two weeks, please consider applying again in the future, we truly appreciate your interest.
• Please do not send direct messages.
• Applicants must be based in Cape Town and meet the role requirements.
• Morae Global Corporation does not engage recruitment agencies.

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