Commercial Legal Advisor 6-Month FTC (Tech & Innovation)

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a dynamic Legal Advisor: Commercial to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will leverage their legal expertise to draft and review contracts, conduct due diligence for innovation initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of post-admission experience and be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for those looking to influence legal frameworks in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• Minimum 7 years post-admission legal experience.
• At least 2 years in a commercial, intellectual property, or technology environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts and legal opinions.
• Conduct legal due diligence for innovation programmes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks for compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Advisory skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB, BProc, BIuris) or related degree

Job description

A leading legal services provider is seeking a dynamic Legal Advisor: Commercial to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will leverage their legal expertise to draft and review contracts, conduct due diligence for innovation initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of post-admission experience and be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for those looking to influence legal frameworks in an innovative environment.