Senior Commercial Counsel – AI, Tech & Board Advisory

Accountancy Placements; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Attorney in Pretoria to act as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board. The role involves building the in-house legal function and managing external counsel, as well as drafting and overseeing complex commercial agreements. Candidates should have an LLB or equivalent qualification, admission as an Attorney, and over 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial or corporate law. This position offers a hybrid work model and a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney.
• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal legal advisor to CEO and Board.
• Build and scale the in-house legal function.
• Draft and oversee complex commercial agreements.
• Manage corporate governance and statutory compliance.

Job description

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Attorney in Pretoria to act as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board. The role involves building the in-house legal function and managing external counsel, as well as drafting and overseeing complex commercial agreements. Candidates should have an LLB or equivalent qualification, admission as an Attorney, and over 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial or corporate law. This position offers a hybrid work model and a dynamic growth environment.