Senior Commercial Lawyer - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous leave allowance

Fully remote work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Commercial Lawyer for a fully remote role serving clients across Mossel Bay and beyond. You will advise on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including contracts, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance, ensuring precise legal counsel to enable business objectives.

The candidate should be an Admitted Attorney with 8+ years post-qualification experience in commercial law, capable of independent work and senior management liaison.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 8 years post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and contract-management skills.
• Experience advising senior management on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (JV, partnerships, SLAs).
• Provide strategic advice on corporate finance, M&A, and restructurings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards across jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze emerging trends impacting the business.
• Manage legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for commercial activities.
• Liaise with external counsel and oversee key projects and transactions.

Education

Admitted Attorney with 8+ years post-qualification experience in commercial law

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their legal department on a fully remote basis, serving clients across Mossel Bay and beyond. This role is critical for advising on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including contract negotiation, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's legal interests and facilitating its business objectives through expert legal counsel. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses exceptional legal acumen, and thrives in an independent work environment, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services with precision and strategic insight, all while working from their remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including joint ventures, partnerships, and service level agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across various jurisdictions.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide analysis on emerging legal trends impacting the business.
• Manage legal risks associated with commercial activities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal aspects of key projects and transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks relevant to the business sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Proven experience managing significant legal projects and advising senior management.
• Technologically proficient and adept at working effectively in a remote, collaborative digital environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous annual leave allowance and paid time off.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a forward-thinking company.