Senior Commercial Lawyer - Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Professional development allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Prestigious, collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a highly experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their prestigious firm. You will draft and negotiate high-value contracts, advise on corporate structuring, and manage significant legal projects, engaging with a diverse client base across industries.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years PQE in commercial law, strong client management skills, and a track record of delivering commercially astute legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 8 years PQE in commercial law.
• Specialist in corporate and commercial transactional work.
• Strong contract, company law and commercial regulations knowledge.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and partnership deeds.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Manage and advise on intellectual property protection and licensing agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external counsel to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Mentor junior legal professionals within the team.

Skills

8+ years PQE

Corporate & commercial transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their prestigious firm located in the heart of Stellenbosch. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse client base across various industries, providing strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating high-value contracts, advising on corporate structuring, and managing significant legal projects. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of commercial law, exceptional client management skills, and a proven ability to deliver commercially astute legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and partnership deeds.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Manage and advise on intellectual property protection and licensing agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external counsel to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Mentor junior legal professionals within the team.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate and commercial transactional work.
• Strong understanding of contract law, company law, and related commercial regulations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package with performance-related bonuses.
• Generous professional development and continuing education allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work with leading businesses in the Stellenbosch region.
• A prestigious and collaborative legal environment.