Senior Legal Officer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Career progression

Leadership development

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Officer in Benoni to lead the company’s legal function and provide strategic guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contracts. This role demands deep expertise in corporate and commercial law, with the ability to drive high-level legal initiatives across Gauteng.

The successful candidate will oversee contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management while mentoring junior team members and coordinating with external

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Expertise in South African company law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal projects and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and transactional documents.
• Manage legal aspects of business operations, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters, coordinating with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the company's operations in Benoni.
• Mentor junior members of the legal team and contribute to departmental process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Officer to enhance their legal department in Benoni. This senior position is responsible for overseeing a variety of legal functions, providing critical support in corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contract management. You will be expected to offer strategic legal insights and practical solutions to business challenges within the Gauteng region. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in corporate and commercial law, a strong analytical mind, and the ability to lead legal initiatives effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and transactional documents.
• Manage legal aspects of business operations, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters, coordinating with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the company's operations in Benoni.
• Mentor junior members of the legal team and contribute to departmental process improvements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Expertise in South African company law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal projects and transactions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Must be a registered legal practitioner in good standing.

Benefits

• A leading salary commensurate with the seniority of the role.
• Full complement of medical aid, pension, and other statutory benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A dynamic and professional working environment in Gauteng.
• Involvement in high-level strategic legal decision-making.