Senior Commercial Lawyer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; A distancia; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive bonus opportunities

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Fully remote position

Access to cutting-edge legal tech

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Lawyer to join a fully remote legal team. You will manage and advise on complex commercial transactions and strategic partnerships to drive business growth, negotiating high-value contracts and mitigating risks.

You will provide expert legal counsel across the organization, including due diligence, regulatory compliance, and cross-border matters, while leveraging cutting-edge technology and remote collaboration tools.

Formación

• Admitted legal practitioner with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value commercial agreements and transactions.
• Expertise in drafting and interpreting a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of international business law and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a distributed, remote team.

Responsabilidades

• Lead negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements, including joint ventures, licensing, and service contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial matters, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Oversee due diligence for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Develop and implement robust contract management strategies for compliance and value.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and service providers globally.
• Advise on regulatory compliance related to commercial activities and international trade.

Conocimientos

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

International business law

Analytical thinking

Leadership - remote teams

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their fully remote legal team. This role is essential for managing and advising on complex commercial transactions and strategic partnerships that drive business growth. You will leverage your extensive experience to negotiate high-value contracts, mitigate risks, and provide expert legal counsel to stakeholders across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise in a leading company that fosters a culture of remote collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements, including joint ventures, licensing, and service contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial matters, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Oversee due diligence processes for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Develop and implement robust contract management strategies to ensure compliance and optimize value.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and service providers globally.
• Advise on regulatory compliance related to commercial activities and international trade.

Requirements

• Admitted legal practitioner with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in commercial law
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, high-stakes commercial negotiations and transactions.
• Expertise in drafting and interpreting a wide array of commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of international business law and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively within a distributed, remote team environment.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and executive bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant professional development budget and opportunities for leadership training.
• Complete flexibility and autonomy afforded by a fully remote position.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and support infrastructure.