Senior Legal Advisor - Unlisted Legal

Afrizan Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Advisor to join their investment legal team in Pretoria. This role involves providing strategic legal advice on unlisted investment deals across Sub-Saharan Africa, including drafting and negotiating agreements and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate should have 6-8 years of experience in corporate law and a robust understanding of various financial structures. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ post-admission experience in corporate / commercial law, ideally in investment or financial services.
• Proven experience in managing unlisted transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Solid understanding of equity, debt, and mezzanine structures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate, commercial, and finance-related agreements.
• Structure and manage complex unlisted transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide legal opinions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Commercial acumen

Education

LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court

Job description

Overview

A leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Legal to join their investment legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa, including private equity, project finance, and structured investments.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, supporting unlisted investment deals, and managing legal risk across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate, commercial, and finance-related agreements
• Structure and manage complex unlisted transactions (debt funding, M&A, project finance, private equity, etc.)
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide legal opinions
• Provide advisory on investment legislation and assist with implementation
• Manage external legal counsel and oversee litigation or arbitration matters
• Support post-transaction management processes, including disbursements and valuations
• Provide legal training and supervise junior legal professionals
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including FAIS and competition law

Qualifications

• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court
• 6–8 years’ post-admission experience in corporate / commercial law, ideally in investment or financial services
• Proven experience in managing unlisted transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Solid understanding of equity, debt, and mezzanine structures
• Excellent negotiation, research, and drafting skills
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage complex legal projects

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