Expertise In Corporate Governance Consultancy

Bebeelegal; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm in Pretoria is searching for a Senior Legal Consultant to provide sound legal advice, manage complex litigation matters, and assist in contract negotiations. Candidates should hold a law degree (LLB) with preferably a Master’s degree in Commercial Law or International Trade Law. The ideal applicant will have over 8 years of relevant experience, exposure to mining law, and strong relationship-building skills. This role demands attention to governance issues and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Provide sound legal advice and assist in managing complex commercial litigation matters.
• Deliver quality work on governance matters and advise on various legal environments.
• Build and maintain relationships in legal contexts, especially in mining.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to clients and assist the Legal Manager.
• Vet and draft commercial agreements and policy documents.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong contract negotiation skills

Legal advice

Dispute resolution

Mergers & acquisitions experience

Environmental law exposure

Property law exposure

Mining law exposure

Education

Degree in law (LLB)

Master’s in Commercial Law or International Trade Law

Job description

Senior Legal Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice to clients and assist the Legal Manager in fulfilling duties and managing complex commercial litigation matters.
• Use strong contract negotiation skills; vet and draft commercial agreements; draft policy; prepare reports and memorandums.
• Act as functional expert, providing legal advice, dispute resolution, handling supply‑chain and confidentiality agreements, commodity sale agreements, and policy drafting.
• Demonstrate experience in mergers & acquisitions.
• Deliver quality work on governance matters, advising supply‑chain, marketing, and logistics environments; provide internal and external training; draft correspondence, pleadings, and contracts using sound principles; attend meetings; provide input when required.
• Identify new business opportunities, contribute to company publications; perform administrative tasks, manage emails, time sheets, travel, claims, and filing of correspondence and reference materials.
• Build and maintain relationships and have exposure to environmental, property, and mining law.

Requirements

• Degree in law (LLB); preferably a Master’s degree in Commercial Law or International Trade Law.
• Experience or exposure to mining companies; admitted as an attorney or advocate.
• Typically more than 8 years of relevant experience.