Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Investments
2 weeks ago
A leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the largest and most diverse asset portfolios on the African continent, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team. The role requires a high-performing, commercially astute attorney with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and banking & finance law , particularly in private/unlisted transactions . This opportunity is suited only to candidates operating at senior advisory level within investment, corporate finance, or financial services environments. Purpose of the Role To deliver specialist legal advisory services across unlisted investment transactions. This includes providing legal opinions, executing complex deals, leading negotiations, mitigating legal risk, and ensuring alignment with investment policies, legislation, and governance frameworks. Minimum Requirements (Strict Criteria) ? LLB Degree ? Admitted Attorney of the High Court ? 6–8 years’ post-admission experience specifically in: Corporate & commercial law Banking & finance transactions Investment management or private markets legal work Preferred additional exposure: Financial services, private equity, project finance, structured finance Cross-border transactions within Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory experience involving equity, debt, mezzanine, or hybrid instruments Key Responsibilities Provide legal opinions and advisory support on corporate, commercial, and investment-related matters Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence across diverse transaction types Draft, review and negotiate complex investment, finance, and commercial agreements Structure and execute unlisted transactions, including:– Private equity– Debt and mezzanine funding– Project finance– Mergers & acquisitions– Energy (oil & gas; renewable energy)– Venture capital Support litigation, arbitration, restructures, workouts, and business rescue processes Advise on legislative changes affecting investments (e.g., FAIS and related legislation) Manage interactions with external counsel and internal stakeholders Ensure compliance, contract governance, and transaction post-management (including SharePoint/eFront) Provide training to internal teams on legal and regulatory matters Supervise junior legal staff Lead and support investment-related projects Competencies and Skills Strong transaction execution track record Solid corporate/commercial drafting capability Investment and financial analysis fundamentals Commercial judgement and problem-solving ability Negotiation and deal-structuring skills Ability to work under pressure on complex, high-value transactions Excellent writing, research, and communication skills High levels of professionalism, ethics, and attention to detail
-
Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Investments
2 weeks ago
Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Full timeA leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the largest and most diverse asset portfolios on the African continent, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team. The role requires a high-performing, commercially astute attorney with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and banking &...
-
Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Investments
2 weeks ago
Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full timeA leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the largest and most diverse asset portfolios on the African continent, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team. The role requires a high-performing, commercially astute attorney with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and banking &...
-
Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Investments
5 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Full timeOverview A leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the largest and most diverse asset portfolios on the African continent, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team. Purpose of the Role Deliver specialist legal advisory services across unlisted investment transactions, including providing...
-
Senior Legal Advisor: Unlisted Investments
5 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Full timeA leading institutional investment organization is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team in Pretoria. The role involves delivering specialist legal advisory services across unlisted investment transactions, including leading negotiations and ensuring compliance with investment policies. Candidates should have an...
-
Senior Legal Advisor
5 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full timeA leading institutional investment organization is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide expert legal services for unlisted investment transactions. This role requires significant experience in corporate, commercial, and banking law, particularly in private transactions. Key responsibilities include offering legal advice, negotiating complex agreements,...
-
Senior Legal Advisor
5 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Afrizan People Intelligence Full timeOverview Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for high-impact investment transactions A leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Advisor Unlisted Legal to join their investment legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex high-value transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa including...
-
Pretoria, South Africa Afrizan People Intelligence Full timeA leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters supporting unlisted investment deals across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves managing complex transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must have an LLB, be an admitted attorney, and have...
-
Senior Legal Advisor
4 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Pty Full timeIntroduction To provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial law matters and transactions, and legal advisory in investments within The Company. Duties & Responsibilities Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of corporate / commercial law matters and legal advisory in investments. Conduct legal due diligence...
-
Senior Legal Advisor
3 weeks ago
Pretoria, South Africa Hollard Full timeJob Purpose : The role is focused on supporting the business in managing legal risk, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic and operational legal support. This includes managing contractual, litigation, regulatory, and IP‑related risks, while also serving as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. The role combines both leadership...
-
Legal Advisor
5 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Interdot Solutions Full timeLegal Advisor: Commercial (6 Months Contract) Introduction Our SOE client is looking for a dynamic and driven Legal Advisor: Commercial to join our Legal Services Business Unit on a 6 Months FTC. Duties & Responsibilities Draft and review commercial contracts, legal opinions, and close-out reports. Conduct legal due diligence for innovation programmes and...
