Commercial Lawyer Specialist

Bebeecontract; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Associate to lead their Commercial Department. This role requires an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of commercial law, company law, and tax law. Key responsibilities include drafting and amending contracts, negotiating complex legal terms on behalf of clients, and engaging with regulatory officials. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of commercial law and company law.
• Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in legal due diligence and business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Department and manage legal matters.
• Draft and amend contracts as a primary responsibility.
• Negotiate complex legal terms on behalf of clients.
• Engage with regulatory officials including SARS and the Competition Commission.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Tax law

Job description

Senior Associate

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Commercial Department.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of commercial law, company law, and tax law, with a strong background in contract drafting and negotiation.

Drafting and amending contracts is a key responsibility of this role.

The successful candidate will negotiate complex legal terms on behalf of clients.

This position involves conducting legal due diligence, investigations, and reviews of business transactions.

Engagement with regulatory officials, such as SARS and the Competition Commission, is also required.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Professional development opportunities are available.
• Collaborative work environment.