Legal Advisory Consultant

FROGG Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Advisory Consultant in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role focuses on providing strategic legal counsel across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters to management and the Board.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB and is admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in SA, with 5–7 years post-admission experience and strong corporate law knowledge. In-house advisory experience is preferred; Masters (LLM) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• Minimum 5–7 years post-admission legal experience.
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law.
• In-house counsel or legal advisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SA corporate and commercial law.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research abilities.
• Knowledge of POPIA, FAIS, B-BBEE, and King IV Code (advantageous).
• Master's degree (LLM) or postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Experience in M&A or corporate restructuring (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to management and the Board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance matters.
• Support M&A transactions, restructuring, and corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement legal and governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on business implications.
• Support the Company Secretary with governance and statutory obligations.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on specific matters.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and service providers.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders on legal matters.
• Provide legal guidance and training to staff as required.
• Maintain accurate legal documentation and matter files.

Skills

Strategic legal thinking

Analytical research

Verbal and written communication

In-house counsel experience

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney/Advocate (SA)

LLM or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Legal Advisory Consultant Sandton Johannesburg

Are you an experienced legal professional with strategic thinking and commercial acumen? Our client is seeking a skilled Advisory Consultant to provide strategic legal counsel, support governance initiatives, and deliver practical business-focused legal solutions across the organisation.

Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa

• Minimum 5–7 years' post-admission legal experience

• Strong background in corporate and commercial law

• In-house counsel or legal advisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical and research abilities

• Knowledge of POPIA, FAIS, B-BBEE, and King IV Code (advantageous)

• Master's degree (LLM) or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

• Experience in M&A or corporate restructuring (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to management and the Board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters

• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts

• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance matters

• Support M&A transactions, restructuring, and corporate transactions

• Develop and implement legal and governance policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements

• Monitor legislative changes and advise on business implications

• Support the Company Secretary with governance and statutory obligations

• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on specific matters

• Liaise with external legal advisors and service providers

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders on legal matters

• Provide legal guidance and training to staff as required

• Maintain accurate legal documentation and matter files