Corporate Legal Counsel

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Corporate Legal Counsel to join a fully remote legal team supporting Durban operations. The role focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance in a remote-first environment, with broad exposure to governance and regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of corporate law experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects independently while collaborating with external counsel and

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate law.
• Strong background in M&A, corporate finance, and securities law.
• Excellent understanding of South African company law and compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects independently in a remote setting.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Manage corporate secretarial duties, including board resolutions and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Corporate governance

M&A

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Remote work independent

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Securities law

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and proactive Corporate Legal Counsel to join their expanding, fully remote legal team supporting operations in Durban . This position is crucial for navigating the complexities of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. You will play a key role in advising on legal matters that shape the company's growth and strategic decisions, ensuring all activities align with legal best practices and regulatory requirements. Embrace the opportunity to work in a flexible, remote-first environment, contributing to a collaborative culture that values professional integrity and continuous improvement, while making a tangible impact on the company's corporate legal strategy and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Manage corporate secretarial duties, including board resolutions and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate law.
• Strong background in M&A, corporate finance, and securities law .
• Excellent understanding of South African company law and compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects independently in a remote setting .
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Membership in relevant professional legal bodies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual remuneration package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources.
• A supportive and professional virtual team environment.