Senior Legal Counsel: Corporate, M&A & Mining

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an admitted attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience to provide legal support in areas such as commercial law and litigation. The role includes supervising external service providers and maintaining relationships with legal advisors. Knowledge of mining law and tax law is essential. The ideal candidate will drive business improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This position is based in Sandton, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including mining law and tax law.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal support to subsidiaries and business divisions.
• Supervise external service providers on a cost-benefit basis.
• Maintain relationships with external legal advisors.

Skills

Commercial law

Litigation

Mergers and Acquisitions

Debt collection

Contract law

Compliance assessment

Legal research

Business improvement initiatives

Education

Admitted attorney of the High Court

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks an admitted attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience to provide legal support in areas such as commercial law and litigation. The role includes supervising external service providers and maintaining relationships with legal advisors. Knowledge of mining law and tax law is essential. The ideal candidate will drive business improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This position is based in Sandton, Gauteng.