Senior Legal Advisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote

Professional development allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor to join its legal department on a fully remote basis. This role requires strategic thinking with extensive experience in corporate law and commercial agreements.

You will advise senior management on complex matters and support business growth in a flexible, remote environment. You will draft and negotiate contracts, develop legal policies, oversee litigation, and mentor junior staff, enabling significant impact and professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal issues and transactions.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, suitable for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal agreements and contracts.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide strategic recommendations.
• Mentor junior legal staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Governance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join their legal department on a fully remote basis. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in corporate law and commercial agreements. You will be instrumental in advising senior management on complex legal matters, mitigating risks, and ensuring the company operates within the bounds of the law. The role emphasizes proactive legal counsel and strategic support for business growth, offering a significant opportunity for an experienced legal professional to excel in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial transactions.


• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal agreements and contracts.


• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.


• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters.


• Conduct thorough legal research and provide strategic recommendations.


• Mentor junior legal staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 8+ years of relevant experience.


• Deep expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.


• Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal issues and transactions.


• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, suitable for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Top-tier annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement providing unparalleled flexibility.


• Opportunities for significant professional impact and career growth.


• Generous allowance for professional development and continuous learning.


• A supportive virtual team committed to excellence.