Corporate Lawyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund contributions

Career advancement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Corporate Lawyer to join its legal department in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will support business operations with expert guidance, manage contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The ideal candidate will be an admitted attorney with 5+ years of corporate law experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate law.
• Solid understanding of South African contract law, company law, and commercial litigation.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, concise advice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to professional ethics and a high standard of work in Tembisa.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements and contracts.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters.
• Conduct legal research on South African laws and regulations relevant to the business.
• Assist in the management of corporate secretarial duties and statutory compliance.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation processes under supervision.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors as needed.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Corporate Lawyer to join their esteemed legal department based in Tembisa, Gauteng . This role is crucial for supporting the company's business operations through expert legal guidance and robust contract management. You will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, managing corporate affairs, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses strong analytical abilities, and thrives in a collaborative team environment within the bustling commercial hub of Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements and contracts.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters.
• Conduct legal research on South African laws and regulations relevant to the business.
• Assist in the management of corporate secretarial duties and statutory compliance.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation processes under supervision.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate law.
• Solid understanding of South African contract law, company law, and commercial litigation.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, concise advice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to professional ethics and a high standard of work in Tembisa .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the legal team.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Regular professional development and training opportunities.