Legal Counsel - Generalist

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Stable work environment

Opportunity to contribute to legal 1

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Legal Counsel to provide broad legal support across multiple business units in East London. The role requires a proactive, generalist attorney capable of handling commercial contracts, governance, disputes, and regulatory compliance.

You will advise internal stakeholders, draft and negotiate agreements, manage litigation, and help develop legal policies to mitigate risk while supporting business objectives within a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years post-qualification experience in a generalist or corporate legal role.
• Broad knowledge across legal disciplines relevant to corporate operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, board resolutions, and statutory compliance.
• Manage and support litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Provide legal guidance on employment law, property law, and other general legal issues as they arise.
• Assist with development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialized advice or representation is required.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified group of companies, is seeking a versatile Legal Counsel to provide broad legal support across various business units in East London . This role demands a proactive individual with a strong generalist legal background, capable of handling a wide array of matters including commercial contracts, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, offering practical legal advice to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to expand their expertise in a dynamic corporate environment within East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, board resolutions, and statutory compliance.
• Manage and support litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Provide legal guidance on employment law, property law, and other general legal issues as they arise.
• Assist with the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialized advice or representation is required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in a generalist or corporate legal role.
• Broad knowledge base across various legal disciplines relevant to corporate operations.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, practical legal advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse legal areas.
• A stable and supportive work environment within a reputable organization.
• The chance to contribute significantly to the legal function of a growing enterprise in East London .