Senior Legal Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Growth and advancement opportunities

Respected legal department

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to join its prestigious legal team in Randburg. The role provides strategic legal counsel across diverse business operations, with a focus on corporate and commercial law.

The position supports senior management and offers a hybrid work arrangement for flexible collaboration. The ideal candidate holds admitted status as an Attorney or Advocate with at least seven years of relevant experience, strong contract and corporate law expertise, and proven

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or advocate with substantial experience.
• Strong expertise in contract law, corporate law, and commercial dispute resolution.
• Experience advising on high-value commercial transactions.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements to safeguard the company's interests.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on evolving legal landscapes.
• Manage and oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and claims effectively.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and legal policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure legal adherence and mitigate potential liabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Problem-solving

Education

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor to join their prestigious legal team in Randburg . This role is integral to providing strategic legal counsel and support across the organization's diverse business operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, with a proven ability to manage complex legal issues and advise senior management. This position offers a significant career advancement opportunity within a reputable company, coupled with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements to safeguard the company's interests.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on evolving legal landscapes.
• Manage and oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and claims effectively.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and legal policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure legal adherence and mitigate potential liabilities.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong expertise in contract law, corporate law, and commercial dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in advising on high-value commercial transactions.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension.
• Hybrid work model that combines office-based collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth.
• Be part of a respected legal department within a leading organization.