Junior Legal Advisor — Mentorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Life cover

Retirement annuity

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Corporate Legal Advisor to join its legal team. You will provide expert guidance on corporate and commercial matters, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and advise on regulatory compliance to support strategic decisions.

This hybrid role combines in-office Pretoria work with remote options. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 6+ years in corporate law, M&A, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, embracing a hybrid work model.
• Committed to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with South African corporate laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage legal aspects of company secretarial duties, including board meetings and resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice to senior management and various business units.
• Oversee dispute resolution and manage relationships with external legal service providers.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Regulatory affairs

M&A transactions

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Corporate Legal Advisor to join their esteemed legal team in Pretoria . This role is essential for providing expert legal guidance on a range of corporate and commercial matters, ensuring the company operates within legal boundaries and manages risks effectively. You will be involved in drafting complex agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions. This hybrid position offers the ideal blend of in-office collaboration in Pretoria and the flexibility of remote work, fostering a productive and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with South African corporate laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage legal aspects of company secretarial duties, including board meetings and resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice to senior management and various business units.
• Oversee dispute resolution and manage relationships with external legal service providers.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, embracing a hybrid work model.
• Committed to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Competitive annual remuneration package with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement with benefits of in-office and remote work from Pretoria .
• Comprehensive medical aid, life cover, and retirement annuity.
• Generous provision for professional development and continuous legal education