Senior Commercial Lawyer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development budget

Autonomy and growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer for a fully remote role. You will lead negotiations and drafting of high-value commercial agreements and provide strategic legal counsel across the organization.

This senior position requires admitted status with 10+ years in commercial law, and offers executive compensation including bonus and equity options, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible home-based work environment while maintaining high accountability.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 10+ years in commercial law and transactional focus.
• Strong corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance experience.
• Outstanding analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fully remote, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of high-value commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Provide expert legal advice on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Manage and oversee complex litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant national and international laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's growth and operational objectives.

Skills

10+ years of experience in commercial

Executive-level communication

Regulatory compliance expertise

Strategic thinking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Commercial Lawyer for a fully remote position. This senior role involves leading complex commercial transactions, providing strategic legal counsel, and managing a broad range of legal matters for the organization. You will be a key advisor, working independently and collaboratively with various departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk, all within a flexible, home-based work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of high-value commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Provide expert legal advice on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Manage and oversee complex litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant national and international laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's growth and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 10+ years of experience in commercial law, with a strong emphasis on transactional work.
• Proven expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience thriving in a fully remote work environment with high accountability.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including bonus and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A forward-thinking company culture that values expertise and autonomy.