Senior Corporate Counsel — Remote, South Africa

Placements24; Midrand; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in SA

Medical aid

Pension/retirement fund

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in a fully remote position across South Africa. The role focuses on providing strategic legal guidance on corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance, including major mergers and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is admitted in the High Court of SA with 8+ years post-qualification experience, skilled in drafting complex commercial contracts, and able to lead governance initiatives while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance within South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel to senior management on corporate law matters including M&A, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements and policies to align with business objectives.
• Maintain and oversee the company's governance framework and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Corporate law

Mergers & acquisitions

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in a fully remote position across South Africa. The role focuses on providing strategic legal guidance on corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance, including major mergers and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is admitted in the High Court of SA with 8+ years post-qualification experience, skilled in drafting complex commercial contracts, and able to lead governance initiatives while collaborating with internal