Legal Advisory Consultant - Frogg Recruitment
Sandton Johannesburg 1 hour ago Permanent Salary Negotiable
Legal Advisory Consultant
Frogg Recruitment
Sandton Johannesburg
Date Created : 1 hour ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Salary Negotiable
Overview
Legal Advisory Consultant Sandton Johannesburg
Are you an experienced legal professional with strategic thinking and commercial acumen? Our client is seeking a skilled Advisory Consultant to provide strategic legal counsel, support governance initiatives, and deliver practical business-focused legal solutions across the organisation.
Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa
• Minimum 5–7 years' post-admission legal experience
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law
• In-house counsel or legal advisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and research abilities
• Knowledge of POPIA, FAIS, B-BBEE, and King IV Code (advantageous)
• Master's degree (LLM) or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• Experience in M&A or corporate restructuring (advantageous)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to management and the Board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts
- Advise on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance matters
- Support M&A transactions, restructuring, and corporate transactions
- Develop and implement legal and governance policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
- Monitor legislative changes and advise on business implications
- Support the Company Secretary with governance and statutory obligations
- Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on specific matters
- Liaise with external legal advisors and service providers
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders on legal matters
- Provide legal guidance and training to staff as required
- Maintain accurate legal documentation and matter files
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