Senior Corporate Transactions Lawyer — M&A & Restructures
Core
Provide broad general corporate legal support including governance, contract management, compliance, and day-to-day business advice.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (General Corporate)
Builds
Corporate governance frameworks, commercial contracts, compliance programs
Domain
Corporate Law / South African Company Law
Required skills
Corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation, South African company law, legal research, risk management, statutory compliance
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, multi-tasking in fast-paced environments
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Advise on board resolutions and shareholder issues; Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts; Ensure regulatory compliance; Manage corporate records; Support business units on operational legal matters; Conduct legal research on emerging trends
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC