Legal Officer

Millat Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate entity in South Africa seeks a Legal Officer to provide strategic advice on corporate and commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, drafting agreements, and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate has an LLB degree, post-admission experience, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters while engaging internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Assist in specific legal cases primarily with external counsel.
• Deliver legal advice focused on corporate finance law.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks for the company.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently or with a small team

Ability to identify risks and provide practical solutions

Strong knowledge of South African and international commercial laws

Education

LLB degree and admitted attorney in South Africa

Job description

Purpose

The Legal Officer will provide strategic advice on corporate and commercial transactions and compliance matters ensuring that the Group complies with its legal, regulatory and statutory requirements and support specific projects and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters while engaging internal stakeholders and external contacts.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for relevant company transactions.
• Execution of commercial transactions from inception to finalisation.
• Assist in specific cases where required, primarily by liaising with external counsel.
• Deliver legal advice on matters with a focus on commercial and corporate finance law.
• Work closely with designated departments to provide focused legal support.
• Maintain engagement with external legal advisors, regulators or stakeholders.
• Managing and mitigating legal risks on behalf of the company.
• Ensure business activities are aligned with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advancing the company's broader business goals with strategic, commercial legal advice.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB degree and admitted attorney in South Africa.
• years' post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a small team and manage priorities effectively
• Be a team player
• Ability to identify risks, think strategically and provide practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of South African and international commercial laws, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.
• A sound ability to multitask.