In-House Counsel

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced In-House Counsel for a prominent Sandton-based corporation. You will provide strategic legal guidance across corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance and IP, advising on risks and opportunities to support business objectives.

The role requires 7+ years of PQE as an attorney or advocate, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record in a fast-paced corporate setting. This is an on-site position with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in corporate law and commercial contract negotiation.
• Experience in compliance, intellectual property, and business law.

Responsabilités

• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and partnerships.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks and patents.
• Support business units on legal aspects of product development, marketing, and sales.
• Oversee external legal counsel on specialized matters.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.

Connaissances

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Admitted Attorney/Advocate

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent corporation in Sandton , is seeking a highly competent In-House Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and support across their diverse business operations. This role involves managing a broad spectrum of legal issues, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, and intellectual property. You will be an integral part of the company's success, advising on legal risks and opportunities to support business objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and commercially astute lawyer with experience in a corporate legal setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and partnership deals.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks and patents.
• Support business units on legal aspects of product development, marketing, and sales.
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel on specialized matters.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in corporate law and commercial contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of compliance, intellectual property, and business law.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and executive benefits.
• Significant influence on legal strategy within a leading company in Sandton .
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A dynamic and innovative corporate culture.