Senior Commercial Lawyer

24 hours ago


Sandton, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Senior Commercial Lawyer

Estimated Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum

This is a senior-level legal role that oversees all commercial matters for the African region, excluding South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini. As a Senior Commercial Lawyer, you will provide expert legal support across various fields of law, including corporate, contract, competition, consumer protection, and data protection law.

The ideal candidate will have a strong expertise in commercial law, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the field. Experience working in a multi-national company with exposure to other African countries/territories is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer legal advisory services, including drafting agreements, negotiating disputes, and providing business advice for the African region.
  • Manage commercial agreements, ensuring risk, liability, and compliance considerations are addressed.
  • Provide legal support to ensure compliance with legislation and Group directives.
  • Stay informed on legal developments, particularly within the Motor Industry, to ensure internal compliance and timely reporting to the Board of Management.
  • Represent the Group in legal forums and oversee litigation and dispute resolution, minimizing reputational damage and maintaining supplier relationships.
  • Protect the Group's intellectual property and support the Integrity, Risk, and Compliance Department as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, subsidiaries, and external legal practitioners.
  • Lead training initiatives related to legal compliance and provide presentations as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • LLB Degree, with post-graduate qualifications in commercial law preferred.
  • Completed Articles.
  • Admission as an Attorney/Advocate.

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