Legal Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-based pay

Hybrid work

Challenging projects

Professional network

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a highly skilled Legal Consultant to provide expert advice on contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters for our operations. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration to ensure effective project delivery.

You will navigate complex commercial and corporate law challenges while advising internal teams and external partners. Admitted Attorney with 8+ years of experience and strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills are essential

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 8+ years of legal experience.
• Expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial transactions and corporate structuring.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and compliance programs.
• Review and negotiate high-value contracts and agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence for potential ventures.
• Advise on employment law, IP, and data protection matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve legal objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Legal Consultant to provide expert advice and support on a contractual basis for their operations in Benoni . This role involves engaging with complex legal challenges, offering strategic solutions, and ensuring robust compliance frameworks. You will leverage your extensive legal knowledge to guide the organization through various regulatory and contractual landscapes. This hybrid position offers flexibility, allowing for remote work alongside essential in-office collaboration, ensuring effective project delivery. Your expertise will be vital in navigating intricate legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial transactions and corporate structuring.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and compliance programs.
• Review and negotiate high-value contracts and agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence for potential business ventures.
• Advise on employment law, intellectual property, and data protection matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve legal objectives.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate law , commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with hybrid work arrangements and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive contract fee and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements, blending remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal projects.
• Access to a supportive professional network.
• Exposure to a dynamic and forward-thinking business environment.