Senior Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisor (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible hybrid work

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor in Stellenbosch to join our team. The role covers corporate governance, commercial transactions, contract management and regulatory compliance within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa with 5+ years’ experience, strong corporate law and contract negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, business-friendly legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa with 5+ years' experience.
• Strong background in corporate law and commercial contract negotiation.
• Excellent understanding of South African business law and regulatory frameworks.
• Hybrid work environment and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate structuring, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Advise on employment law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with South African laws and regulations.
• Support business development with timely legal counsel.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Education

Admission as Attorney/Advocate (South Africa)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor in Stellenbosch to join our team. The role covers corporate governance, commercial transactions, contract management and regulatory compliance within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa with 5+ years’ experience, strong corporate law and contract negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, business-friendly legal solutions.