Corporate Counsel

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with incentives

Private health insurance and pension

Generous annual leave

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment in George

Job summary

Placements24 in George is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across contracts, governance and regulatory matters. You will support mergers and acquisitions, protect intellectual property, and offer well-reasoned opinions to management in a busy legal department.

The role calls for a legally admitted attorney with 5+ years in corporate law, strong drafting and negotiation abilities, and independent work ethic in the George region of the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, company law, and commercial litigation.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in legal research and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and leases.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-reasoned legal opinions to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African legislation.

Skills

Contract law

Company law

Commercial litigation

Mergers & acquisitions

Drafting & negotiation

Legal research

Tools

Case management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic legal department in George . This role is critical in providing expert legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will work closely with various business units, advising on contracts, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact within a growing company, contributing to strategic decision-making and safeguarding the company's legal interests in the vibrant Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and leases.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-reasoned legal opinions to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African legislation.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, company law, and commercial litigation.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Private health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Supportive team environment in George , fostering professional development.