Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Legal

AFRIZAN; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector asset management firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor Unlisted Legal. This role involves managing complex transactions, providing strategic legal advice, and overseeing compliance across Sub-Saharan Africa. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of corporate law experience and a solid grasp of equity and debt structures. The firm promotes a diverse work environment and encourages applications from all individuals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience in managing unlisted transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong understanding of equity, debt, and mezzanine structures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and finance-related agreements.
• Structure and manage complex unlisted transactions.
• Provide advisory on investment legislation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Commercial acumen

Education

LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court

Job description

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for high-impact investment transactions?

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.

Key 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

Key Requirements :

• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court
• 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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All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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