Remote Corporate & M&A Legal Executive

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Remote work flexibility

Be part of innovative technology team

Exposure to broad corporate legal work

Professional development opportunities

Contribution to strategic decisions

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks an experienced Legal Executive to oversee all corporate legal affairs, including governance, M&A, and compliance. This role is remote, offering high flexibility while collaborating closely with the executive team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years post-admission experience in corporate law, strong Companies Act knowledge, and excellent communication. IP and data privacy expertise are a plus, enabling strategic legal support across the company.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and be admitted as an Attorney or Conveyancer in SA.
• 7+ years' post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, M&A, and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act and related legislation.
• IP and data privacy knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all corporate legal matters, including company secretarial duties.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, software licensing, and SLAs.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and compliance with the Companies Act.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence.
• Manage regulatory compliance, particularly data protection and intellectual property.
• Provide legal counsel on employment law matters as they arise.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, concise advice to management.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks an experienced Legal Executive to oversee all corporate legal affairs, including governance, M&A, and compliance. This role is remote, offering high flexibility while collaborating closely with the executive team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years post-admission experience in corporate law, strong Companies Act knowledge, and excellent communication. IP and data privacy expertise are a plus, enabling strategic legal support across the company.