Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Law & Governance / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / Commercial Contracts & Compliance - Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who will support the company’s Legal department through its activities and jurisdiction under the supervision of the General Counsel Group. This is a corporate focused, in-house role; as such, while the primary and most important area of expertise required is in corporate matters, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong

willingness and adaptability to work on a wide variety of legal tasks as needed. The candidate will take primary responsibility for standard corporate affairs, corporate governance, group structure, and M&A. We also prefer individuals who also have first-hand experience in corporate tax matters and/or fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate governance, corporate structure, records, and statutory compliance across the Group.
• Advise and support M&A activities, joint ventures, fundraising initiatives, and strategic corporate transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and assist with transaction and corporate documentation.
• Provide guidance on corporate tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, leases, NDAs, and operational contracts.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and consistent commercial contracting processes.
• Provide in-house support on South African employment and labour law, including employment contracts, HR policies, and disciplinary frameworks.
• Monitor South African legislative and regulatory developments and support licensing, permits, and regulatory filings.

Requirements : Qualification and Skill

• Law degree.
• Admittance to the relevant legal body or bar association in South Africa.
• 7+ years of qualified experience (but with consideration of outstanding candidates with less experience) working as a lawyer in South Africa, with a strong, demonstrable background in corporate law, corporate governance, and corporate transactions.
• Experience in corporate tax matters and fundraising is preferred (but non-essential).
• An adaptable, collaborative mindset with a willingness to manage broader in-house legal responsibilities beyond pure corporate law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at View email address on caglobalint.com

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