Senior Legal Advisor - Unlisted Legal

Afrizan People Intelligence; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters supporting unlisted investment deals across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves managing complex transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must have an LLB, be an admitted attorney, and have 6-8 years of experience in corporate law.

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.
• Advise 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

Overview

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
• 68 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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Additional Information

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1