Senior Legal Counsel, Sustainability Consultancy

Taylor Root; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead its operations in South Africa. The role involves assisting with expansion, M&A, and regulatory matters across the Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate will have a corporate law background, be a strong problem solver, and have 4-7 PQE. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of French is an asset. This full-time position offers a strategic role in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years PQE, strong law firm background, and ideally some in-house experience.
• Ability to collaborate and drive expansion activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving expansion, M&A, and commercial matters.
• Manage disputes, insurance, bids, and tenders.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory responsibilities.

Skills

Corporate and commercial skill set

Exposure to private equity

Deal driven

Problem solving

Fluent English

French (helpful)

Education

Law degree

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, Sustainability Consultancy A brand new role has emerged with a client of ours, interested in expanding their legal team and establishing a presence in the MEA region.

Why this role in particular?

Options to be based in Joburg, Cape Town.

Fast moving consultancy style business with global operations and rapid growth.

Be Head of South Africa operations.

You’ll get support of course, but you’ll be in the driving seat too.

Well backed by thought leaders and experts.

What you’ll be doing

Covering the Middle East and Africa region, you’ll be assisting the business in driving expansion, M&A and general commercial matters.

Additional matters will cover disputes, insurance, bids, tenders and outside counsel management.

Board, shareholder, compliance, governance and regulatory responsibilities.

HR and employment issues as and when they arise.

Who you’ll likely need to be in order to succeed

Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations: Have a corporate and commercial skill set, but ideally also with exposure to private equity and M&A.

Deal driven, problem solving, ‘can do’ attitude where you take a collaborative approach.

A guideline of Between 4 and 7 PQE, with a combination of a strong law firm background, and ideally some in‑house work.

Fluent English is essential, French is helpful.

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Please note that the employer is seeking to align with B‑BBEE legislation and the Employment Equity Act.

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