Commercial Lawyer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Professional development

Retirement & medical aid

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a seasoned Commercial Lawyer to join its strategic legal team. You will provide high‑level advisory support across the Western Cape, focusing on commercial transactions, risk management, and corporate governance to drive business growth.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating high‑value contracts, advising on mergers and acquisitions, guiding partnerships, overseeing litigation with external counsel, and mentoring junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with ≥8 years of experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Strong negotiation and transactional experience.
• Knowledge of SA company law and contract law.
• Leadership potential and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Manage legal aspects of business development initiatives and partnerships.
• Provide expert legal opinions on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with South African laws and corporate governance principles.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Strategic advisory

Leadership potential

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Commercial Lawyer to join their esteemed legal department in Paarl . This senior role involves managing a broad range of legal activities, with a significant focus on commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and providing strategic legal counsel to support business growth. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's commercial interests and ensuring robust legal frameworks are in place across all operations in the Western Cape . The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of business operations and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Manage legal aspects of business development initiatives and partnerships.
• Provide expert legal opinions on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African laws and corporate governance principles.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex commercial agreements and handling transactional work.
• Strong understanding of South African company law, contract law, and relevant industry regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice that aligns with business objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to mentor junior legal staff.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and leadership within the legal team.
• Generous leave allowance and support for continued professional development.
• Participation in retirement and medical aid schemes.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a respected organization in Paarl.