Senior Group Commercial & Regulatory Lawyer (Africa)

People Dimension; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor skilled in Group Commercial Law to support its operations in South Africa and across Africa. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB and be an admitted attorney with at least 5 years of experience. This position is based in Pretoria and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in telecommunications and ICT is preferred.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial legal advisor to the Group and its OpCos.
• Draft, review, and negotiate standard commercial agreements.
• Support group company secretarial functions across African OpCos.
• Ensure compliance with South African Companies Act and governance codes.
• Provide legal oversight for telecommunications regulatory compliance.

Skills

Commercial legal expertise

Drafting and negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

LLB degree (or equivalent)

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor skilled in Group Commercial Law to support its operations in South Africa and across Africa. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB and be an admitted attorney with at least 5 years of experience. This position is based in Pretoria and offers a hybrid work arrangement.