Commercial Attorney

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pretoria seeks a Commercial Attorney to lead the legal and commercial function. The role involves managing risk, advising the executive team, and supporting business growth and international expansion. Candidates must hold an LLB or legal qualification and be admitted as an Attorney, with at least 5 years of experience in commercial law. This position is ideal for those with strong corporate governance skills and the ability to advise on complex legal issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law.
• Experience advising boards, executives, and investors in international environments.
• Strong accounting or financial expertise is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal and commercial function to support business growth.
• Manage risk through effective legal strategies and compliance.
• Advise the executive team on legal issues and corporate governance.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Corporate law knowledge

International advisory skills

Risk management

Education

LLB or legal qualification

Admission as an Attorney

Tools

Drafting and negotiation

Corporate governance

Job description

Commercial Attorney - Nineteen58 Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit • Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

DBN000212 – Commercial Attorney – Pretoria

Purpose of the Job: To lead the legal and commercial function, manage risk, and support business growth and international expansion.

Required Qualifications:

• LLB or legal qualification
• Admission as an Attorney
• Strong accounting or financial expertise (advantageous)
• 5+ years post‑qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law
• Experience advising boards, executives, and investors, in international environments

POSITION INFO:

Technical Competencies & Experience:

• Advise the executive team, support growth and risk management, and build the in‑house legal function.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements; oversee corporate governance, shareholder matters, and legal due diligence.
• Lead legal strategy on AI, data, and technology; ensure IP protection and compliance with data laws; embed legal compliance in product development.
• Advise on contracts, pricing, revenue recognition, and financial risk; review budgets and support audits and regulatory reporting.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and financial risks; develop policies and frameworks; manage responses to regulatory issues or disputes.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Practical, solution‑focused, and mindful of risks
• High integrity, discreet, and resilient
• Strategic thinker
• Confident, able to advise senior leaders

Please Note: Should you not hear from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.