Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Hybrid working model

Medical aid and life cover

Retirement annuity

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent listed company headquartered in Pretoria, Gauteng, to recruit a skilled Legal Counsel specialising in Corporate Governance. The role is hybrid, offering a mix of office collaboration and remote work while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for listed entities.

The successful candidate will advise the board, Company Secretary and committees on governance matters, manage statutory obligations and support board processes.

Qualifications

• Must have LLB degree and be admitted as Advocate/Attorney in South Africa.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law with focus on governance and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the South African Companies Act, King IV and JSE Listing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board of Directors, Company Secretary, and committees on governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, King IV, JSE Listing Requirements and related codes.
• Manage statutory compliance, annual returns and director registrations.
• Prepare and distribute board materials and minutes.
• Review policies, charters and governance frameworks.
• Oversee insider trading regulations and related disclosures.
• Support shareholder meetings and AGMs.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law and governance issues.
• Oversee subsidiary governance and compliance.
• Advise on director/officer liability and related insurance.

Skills

Corporate governance

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent listed company headquartered in Pretoria, Gauteng , is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to specialize in Corporate Governance. This hybrid role is essential for ensuring the company operates in full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements governing listed entities. The Legal Counsel will advise the board of directors, senior management, and various committees on matters of corporate law, compliance, and governance best practices. This is a challenging and rewarding position offering significant exposure to executive decision-making and strategic initiatives within the company's Pretoria-based operations, with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. We are seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable legal professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the Board of Directors, Company Secretary, and various board committees on corporate governance matters.
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, King IV Report, JSE Listing Requirements, and other relevant legislation and codes.
• Managing the company's statutory compliance obligations, including annual returns and director registrations.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of board and committee meeting materials and minutes.
• Reviewing and advising on corporate policies, charters, and governance frameworks.
• Managing insider trading regulations and related disclosures.
• Providing legal support for shareholder meetings, including Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
• Conducting legal research on corporate law and governance issues.
• Overseeing the company's subsidiary governance and compliance.
• Advising on director and officer liability and related insurance matters.
• Liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a specific focus on corporate governance and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African Companies Act, King IV Report, and JSE Listing Requirements.
• Experience advising listed companies is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of board procedures, committee operations, and minute-taking.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and drafting skills.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is beneficial.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary package commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working model offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life cover, and retirement annuity.
• Generous annual leave and performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Significant exposure to board-level discussions and strategic decision-making.
• A professional and established corporate environment in Pretoria .