Law jobs in United Kingdom

seeking a strategic and commercially astuteAdvocatewith expertise in bothCommercialandCriminal Lawto join our dynamicLegal & Complianceteam. This dual-role opportunity requires a legal professional who can deliver end-to-end legal support across a wide range of business operations and transactions while also representing clients in criminal matters when required.
The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with a commercial mindset, capable of mitigating risk while enabling business innovation and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Law Focus

• Contract Law & Drafting
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including:
• Supply, procurement, and distribution contracts
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• NDAs and IP licensing agreements


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  Maintain contract lifecycles and oversee legal document management.
  




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  Corporate & Business Law
  


• Advise on company structures, governance, and shareholder relations.
• Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and funding transactions.
• Prepare shareholder agreements and corporate resolutions.


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  Deal Structuring & Negotiation
  


• Partner with commercial teams to negotiate contracts aligned with legal and business objectives.
• Provide strategic input on procurement and partnership arrangements.


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  Risk Management & Compliance
  


• Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulatory standards.
• Advise on anti-bribery laws, competition law, consumer protection, and ESG frameworks.


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  Technology & Data Privacy
  


• Guide compliance with data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
• Draft and review SaaS agreements, software licenses, and IT service contracts.


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  Cross-Border Transactions
  


• Provide legal counsel on international trade, jurisdictional risks, and enforcement strategies.

• Represent clients in criminal court proceedings where required.
• Prepare and manage case files, legal arguments, and submissions for both trial and pre-trial proceedings.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide sound legal advice on criminal matters affecting the institution or its clients.
• Ensure adherence to procedural laws and maintain ethical standards in legal representation.

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Draft clear legal opinions, strategy memos, and risk briefings for executive leadership.
• Stay current with legislative changes affecting both commercial and criminal law practices.

• Education:
• LL.B. or equivalent legal degree
• Admission as anAdvocateof the High Court of South Africa (in good standing)


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  Experience:
  


• 5–8 years’ post-admission experience in both commercial and criminal law
• Proven litigation experience in criminal matters
• Strong exposure to commercial law in an in-house or reputable law firm setting

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
• Deep knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance
• Litigation experience and familiarity with criminal procedures and court processes
• Proficiency in legal research and opinion writing