Senior Corporate Lawyer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior corporate lawyer to join their Bloemfontein team, providing expert counsel on corporate and commercial matters, overseeing complex transactions, risk management, and regulatory advice, in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with a valid practicing certificate and has at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a strong track record in governance and high-value negotiations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong track record in advising on complex commercial transactions and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage and advise on corporate compliance, including statutory filings and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and business transactions.
• Oversee and manage litigation matters with external counsel when necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

Admitted attorney or advocate with valid practicing certificate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Corporate Lawyer to jointheir esteemed legal team in Bloemfontein . This role is central to providing expert legal counsel on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters, supporting the company's strategic objectives and ensuring robust compliance. You will be involved in complex transactions, risk management, and regulatory advice, working closely with various departments. This position offers a significant opportunity to leverage your extensive legal expertise within a progressive organization committed to excellence and ethical business practices, with a blend of office presence and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage and advise on corporate compliance, including statutory filings and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and business transactions.
• Oversee and manage litigation matters with external counsel when necessary.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney or advocate with a valid practicing certificate.
• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong track record in advising on complex commercial transactions and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Support for continuous professional development and further legal studies.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture fostering growth and innovation.