Corporate Legal Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Advisor to join our growing legal team. The role focuses on providing strategic counsel on corporate matters, ensuring compliance, and supporting governance across the business.

You will work with senior management on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements, while guiding regulatory and IP issues. The position offers substantial responsibility, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with at least 7 years post-qualification in corporate law.
• Proven experience advising on corporate transactions, governance, and commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of South African company law and related legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on governance, company law, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate service contracts, partnerships, NDAs.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.
• Oversee intellectual property matters including trademarks and copyrights.
• Conduct legal research and assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulators as required.

Skills

Corporate governance

M&A experience

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Legal Advisor to join their dynamic legal team in Mahikeng . This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. You will work closely with senior management and business units to support strategic initiatives and maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional to make a significant impact within a growing organization that values legal integrity and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, company law, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service contracts, partnerships, and NDAs.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring activities.
• Manage legal aspects of intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on legal risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities as required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Proven experience in advising on corporate transactions, governance, and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of South African company law and related legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced professional development and training.
• A challenging and rewarding role with significant responsibility.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking corporate culture.