Commercial Lawyer

Oasis Crescent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer to join their legal team in Cape Town. This role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, providing legal counsel on complex matters, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in a similar environment. If you are passionate about law and eager to contribute to a dynamic organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum B. Com LLB and BA LLB Degree with strong academic profile.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with articles from a reputable law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal advice.
• Advise on commercial matters and oversee legal issues requiring external assistance.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Education

B. Com LLB Degree

BA LLB Degree

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : May 29, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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About the job

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, negotiate and enforce commercial agreements and other legal documents to ensure full legal rights and provide advice thereon
• Advise on all Commercial matters of the organisation
• Provide clear succinct legal advise, counsel at all levels of the organization on complex legal matters from contracts to litigation and more.
• Act as counsel on a variety of legal issues on a daily basis in a timely and effective manner
• Oversee legal matters requiring external legal assistance
• Identify, research, analyze and advise relevant legal and regulatory requirements in SA and other jurisdictions and translate into business solutions
• Support continuous improvement of the internal legal department by identifying and implementing improvements in process, forms and operations
• Prepare detailed regulatory submissions to motivate for certain tax policies which would be beneficial to the interests of clients and / or the organization

Qualification

• Minimum B. Com LLB and BA LLB Degree
• Strong academic profile (Aggregate 65%+)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Articles from a reputable law firm

Key requirements

• Demonstrate a good understanding of company and trust law and tax
• Have experience as a Commercial Lawyer with a proven tract record in a similar environment
• Excellent planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in management of subordinates
• 5+ years of relevant post article experience gained at a reputable firm