Senior Legal Counsel

Adrive App; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support across functions, manage compliance risks, and negotiate complex contracts. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of legal experience, preferably in M&A transactions, along with an LLB or LLM degree. The company offers a competitive salary package and a modern office environment with excellent transport links.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Modern office with excellent transport links

Regular team events and social activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years legal experience in M&A transactions.
• 5+ years experience at a law firm or international corporation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on regulatory issues and draft legal documents.
• Serve as primary legal advisor for headquarters team.
• Manage legal, regulatory, and compliance risks in global markets.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers and partners.
• Ensure compliance across 40+ jurisdictions.
• Develop legal training programs for HQ teams.
• Negotiate complex transaction documents.

Skills

Expertise in privacy law

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

LLB / LLM degree (Master's preferred)

Job description

We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide proactive legal support across aDrive's functions including Legal, Compliance, Regulation, and Information Security.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on regulatory issues and draft legal documents
• Serve as primary legal advisor for headquarters team
• Manage legal, regulatory and compliance risks in global markets
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers and partners
• Ensure compliance across 40+ jurisdictions
• Develop legal training programs for HQ teams
• Negotiate complex transaction documents (term sheets, acquisition agreements)
• Collaborate cross-functionally on fast-paced projects
• 5+ years experience at law firm or international corporation
• Expertise in privacy, IP, and consumer protection law
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strategic problem-solving abilities
• Excellent business judgment and communication skills

Basic Qualifications

• LLB / LLM degree (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years legal experience in M&A transactions

What You Can Expect From Us

Competitive salary package

Modern Sandton City office with excellent transport links

Regular team events and social activities

We encourage people from all backgrounds (including individuals with disabilities) who seek the opportunity to help re-define the future of mobility.

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