Senior Corporate Lawyer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Fully remote work

Medical, pension & other benefits

Professional development

Influence on corporate strategy

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our fully remote legal team, based in Klerksdorp. You will advise on a broad spectrum of corporate matters, guide governance, and support complex transactions from your home office.

We value autonomy, strong negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to lead remote projects. This role offers executive benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 8+ years post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and commercial contract law.
• Proven ability to lead remote legal projects and provide strategic advice.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and company law.
• Manage corporate structuring and restructurings with strategic guidance.
• Conduct legal due diligence for investments and ventures.
• Oversee intellectual property portfolio and licensing agreements.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

8+ years exp

Corporate finance

M&A

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Drafting

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Corporate Lawyer to join their fully remote legal team, based in Klerksdorp. This senior role involves providing strategic legal counsel on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. You will be instrumental in guiding the company through complex transactions and ensuring robust compliance frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who values autonomy, thrives in a virtual setting, and is eager to contribute to the strategic direction of a forward-thinking organization from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements and complex contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance regulations, company law, and relevant legislation.
• Manage corporate structuring and restructurings, providing strategic legal recommendations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and business ventures.
• Oversee the company's intellectual property portfolio and licensing agreements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Extensive experience in corporate finance, M&A, and commercial contract law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead legal projects and provide strategic advice in a remote capacity.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal challenges with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills adaptable to virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, pension, and other executive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced legal training.
• Chance to influence corporate strategy within a progressive company.