Senior Corporate Legal Advisor - Governance & Contracts

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a George-based client, seeks a Corporate Legal Advisor with solid SA corporate law experience to support governance, compliance and commercial transactions. Based full-time in George, you will draft and negotiate agreements, manage disputes and provide strategic legal input across units.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, IP and employment law matters, and keeping abreast of changes in SA law to mitigate risk and protect the business.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification legal experience.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on governance, compliance, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with SA laws including Companies Act and POPIA.
• Manage disputes and liaise with external counsel.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports.
• Support business development with legal input on new ventures.
• Advise on IP protection and employment law matters.
• Keep knowledge up to date on legal frameworks.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Commercial litigation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Admitted Attorney or Advocate (SA)

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a George-based client, seeks a Corporate Legal Advisor with solid SA corporate law experience to support governance, compliance and commercial transactions. Based full-time in George, you will draft and negotiate agreements, manage disputes and provide strategic legal input across units.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, IP and employment law matters, and keeping abreast of changes in SA law to mitigate risk and protect the business.