Senior corporate Attorney

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Empower Talent Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job Title: Senior Corporate Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to provide expert legal guidance, manage complex commercial and corporate finance transactions, and ensure robust risk management and compliance. This role is pivotal in driving secure, profitable outcomes through strategic legal support and seamless contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Expertise: Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of sophisticated commercial and corporate finance agreements, including shareholder agreements, Memoranda of Incorporation (MOIs), and operational commercial contracts, with ease and precision.
  • Deal Versatility: Confidently tackle any commercial or corporate finance transaction, including novel deals involving derivatives or preference share structures, applying sharp legal acumen and adaptability.
  • Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and internal guidelines.
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation and actively resolve disputes to protect the organisation's interests.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (e.g., operations, business units) and external partners (e.g., law firms, customer legal representatives) to deliver sound commercial terms.
  • Strategic Support: Contribute to business strategy by providing legal insights, ensuring contract terms are enforced, and advising on compliance and governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: LLB degree and admitted attorney.
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law, with 30 years preferred, demonstrating deep expertise in complex commercial and corporate finance transactions.  

    Skills:
  • Exceptional ability to draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, MOIs, and operational commercial contracts with ease.
  • Proven capability to handle any commercial or corporate finance deal, including innovative structures like derivatives or preference shares.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, flat organisational structure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in legal software and administrative tasks without reliance on support staff.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Proactive & Results-Driven: A self-starter who delivers outcomes without supervision, thriving in high-pressure environments.
  • Adaptable & Curious: Eager to tackle new challenges and apply legal expertise to unfamiliar deal structures.
  • Collaborative: A positive team player who fosters equality and shared goals across all levels of the organization.

Key Relationships

  • Internal: Engage with business unit leaders, managing directors, and compliance teams to provide legal direction and support commercial objectives.
  • External: Negotiate with customers' legal representatives and manage relationships with external law firms.

Join a forward-thinking organisation where your legal expertise will shape strategic decisions and drive business success..

Apply Now: Please send your CV to:

If we do not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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