Senior Corporate Counsel — Governance & M&A (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel for a leading diversified conglomerate based in Sandton. You will provide strategic legal guidance on governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance to multiple business units, ensuring practical, business-oriented advice.

The role requires 5–7 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. A hybrid work arrangement from Sandton office is available.

Qualifikationen

• Proactive, commercially minded lawyer with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and provide practical legal advice.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, company law, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including joint ventures and service contracts.
• Support legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and disposals.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing board and shareholder meeting materials.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on emerging legal issues.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes and claims.
• Liaise with external counsel and stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Corporate governance

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Hybrid work

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel for a leading diversified conglomerate based in Sandton. You will provide strategic legal guidance on governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance to multiple business units, ensuring practical, business-oriented advice.

The role requires 5–7 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. A hybrid work arrangement from Sandton office is available.