Legal Advisor - Business Development

Placements24; Paarl; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Legal Advisor to support business development initiatives in Paarl. You will translate business goals into legal strategies for new ventures, partnerships, and market expansion, collaborating with the business development team to provide timely counsel from concept to deal closure.

The role requires an Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of experience, strong contract and corporate law knowledge, and excellent negotiation and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally with a blend of in-house and law firm experience.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience advising on commercial transactions and business development projects.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and support for new business initiatives, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to business development activities, including MOUs, NDAs, and investment agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence on potential partners and new ventures.
• Assess and advise on legal risks associated with business development opportunities.
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters related to new markets or complex transactions.
• Ensure all business development activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Formation

Admitted Attorney

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and business-minded Legal Advisor to support their Business Development initiatives in Paarl . This role requires a legal professional who can effectively translate business goals into legal strategies, focusing on new ventures, partnerships, and market expansion. You will collaborate closely with the business development team, providing timely and practical legal counsel on all aspects of new opportunities, from initial concept through to deal closure. This is an exciting position for a lawyer with a strong commercial acumen to play a direct role in the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support for new business initiatives, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to business development activities, including MOUs, NDAs, and investment agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence on potential partners and new ventures.
• Assess and advise on legal risks associated with business development opportunities.
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters related to new markets or complex transactions.
• Ensure all business development activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally with a blend of in-house and law firm experience.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in advising on commercial transactions and business development projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Full-time position with regular working hours in Paarl.
• Significant exposure to strategic business growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and development.