Senior Corporate Counsel - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on corporate governance, contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance. The role offers a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.

The ideal candidate has a LLB and SA-High Court admission with 7+ years of post-qualification corporate law experience, plus strong drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa is required.
• 7+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, preferably in a reputable firm or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on corporate governance, commercial contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, policies, and disclosures.
• Conduct thorough legal research and present findings to senior management.
• Manage and oversee litigation with external counsel when needed.
• Develop and implement corporate policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise on risk management and safeguard company assets.
• Stay updated on SA legislation affecting operations, esp. Western Cape.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal research

Education

LLB degree

Admission as Attorney (SA High Court)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on corporate governance, contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance. The role offers a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.

The ideal candidate has a LLB and SA-High Court admission with 7+ years of post-qualification corporate law experience, plus strong drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.