Senior Corporate Counsel - Generalist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and retirement benefits

Fully remote position

Professional development & continuous

Exposure to diverse legal matters

Collaborative virtual work environment

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel for a fully remote role based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will provide broad legal support across governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and general corporate matters to management and business units.

The candidate should be an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 6 years post-qualification experience, capable of independent work in a remote environment while collaborating with teams.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Broad experience across corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and relevant South African legislation.
• Advise on risk management strategies and implement appropriate legal controls.
• Support business units with legal guidance on day-to-day operations.
• Assist with legal aspects of corporate transactions, such as restructurings or asset acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Manage external counsel relationships when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Drafting & Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Commercial Acumen

Remote Work

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and expanding business, is seeking a versatile Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team. This is a remote position, offering flexibility to experienced legal professionals. The role involves providing broad legal support across various facets of the business, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and general corporate law matters. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic and resourceful lawyer with a strong commercial acumen and the ability to handle diverse legal challenges effectively. You will play a key role in advising management and business units, ensuring legal risks are identified and managed, and contributing to the company's overall success. This role requires a self-starter who can operate independently while collaborating seamlessly with teams. We are seeking a proactive individual to support our client's operations based out of **East London, Eastern Cape, ZA**.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and relevant South African legislation.
• Advise on risk management strategies and implement appropriate legal controls.
• Support business units with legal guidance on day-to-day operations.
• Assist with legal aspects of corporate transactions, such as restructurings or asset acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Manage external counsel relationships when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Broad experience across corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate and commercial legal frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to provide practical and commercially sound legal advice.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• The flexibility and work-life balance offered by a fully remote position.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters within a growing organization.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual work environment.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Direct contribution to the legal framework and success of the business.