Senior Commercial Legal Advisor

Intrepid Human Resources; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced attorney to provide strategic legal advice and manage high-value contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in the vehicle leasing and fleet management sectors. This position demands strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to operate independently in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years' post-admission experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Experience advising or representing companies in vehicle leasing or fleet management.
• Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, and Treasury Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on contractual and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Manage litigation and arbitration matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a rapidly expanding Fleet Financing, Fleet Telematics, Fleet Operational Management and Fleet Technical Maintenance business based in Pretoria, and have national operations managing outsourced fleets of heavy duty trucks, mid sized and smaller delivery vehicles.

They have build a substantial and loyal customer base and their areas of growth include the mining, telecoms, industrial and consumer sectors. Our client has developed market leading systems and financing efficiencies which provides their business with significant competitive advantages to secure new customers who seek to take the cost of their fleets off their balance sheets and create a manageable and transparent operating costs budgets as they strive to support their customers with the latest technologies creating efficiencies for their customers expansion needs across RSA and the SADC region.

Are you experienced in Asset Financing, the latest Transport sector technologies and super ambitious to put your sector knowledge to work to accelerate you career?

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice on all contractual and regulatory matters impacting the businessDraft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts, including master lease agreements, municipal procurement contracts, and service-level agreementsOversee legal risk assessments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policiesRepresent the company in legal disputes, engage external counsel, and manage litigation and arbitration mattersLead responses to legal correspondence, letters of demand, and notices in line with company interestsLiaise with public entities, private stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure successful contract execution and relationship managementRemain up to date with legislative developments, particularly in municipal finance, transport, and procurement frameworks

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South AfricaOver 5 years' post-admission experience in commercial and corporate lawDemonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, litigation, and government procurement lawExperience advising or representing companies in the vehicle leasing, fleet management, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirableSkills and AttributesStrong leadership, decision-making, and commercial judgmentAdvanced legal drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skillsKnowledge of PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, and relevant case lawAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-pressure environmentExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsIntegrity, discretion, and the ability to operate with independenceProcurement policies