Senior Corporate Lawyer

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Corporate Lawyer to provide strategic legal support across corporate and commercial matters. You will partner with senior management and business units to ensure compliance, manage risk, and advance business objectives.

The role requires Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA, 8+ years' post-admission experience, and deep governance, compliance, and contract law expertise. International exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 8 years post‑admission in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong governance, compliance and contract law expertise.
• Experience handling corporate transactions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; international exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on governance, compliance and statutory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Ensure compliance with SA Companies Act and King IV.
• Develop internal policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise on risk management and dispute resolution.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulators.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory trends.
• Support company secretary activities and board meetings.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

A prominent multinational corporation with extensive operations in South Africa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to join their esteemed legal team. This critical role, based in the commercial heart of Randburg, Gauteng , will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and strategic advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of corporate governance, compliance, contract law, and regulatory affairs within a large corporate setting. You will work closely with senior management and various business units to ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and facilitate the company's business objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and statutory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, service agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, King IV Report, and other relevant South African corporate legislation.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on risk management strategies and assist in the resolution of legal disputes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on emerging legal and regulatory trends impacting the business.
• Support the company secretary function and board meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 8 years' post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably within a large corporate legal department or a top-tier law firm.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and contract law.
• Experience managing corporate transactions is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of South African company law and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience in international business is an advantage.

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary, a performance-driven bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, a provident fund, and opportunities for international exposure. The company is committed to employee development and provides extensive training and career advancement paths. This role is based in Randburg, Gauteng , within a dynamic and collaborative professional environment.