Commercial Attorney

Qualifications & Experience Education: LL.B. (or equivalent); admission to the [relevant jurisdiction] bar is required. Experience: 58 years post-qualification experience in a commercial law environment (in-house or reputable law firm). Technical Skills: Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A, and joint-venture transactions. Hands-on experience with data-privacy frameworks and technology licensing. Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities. High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Contract Law & Drafting Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: Supply, distribution, and procurement agreements Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Licensing, franchising, and agency contracts Manage contract lifecycle and maintain a centralized repository. Corporate & Business Law Advise on company incorporations, governance frameworks, and shareholder matters. Lead legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raises. Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and partnership contracts. Negotiation & Deal-Making Support commercial teams in procurement, sales, and strategic partnership negotiations. Align commercial objectives with legal risk mitigation to structure win-win deals. Risk Management & Compliance Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the enterprise. Ensure compliance with consumer-protection laws, competition regulations, anti-bribery statutes (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and ESG requirements. Data Privacy & Technology Law Advise on data-protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and draft data-processing agreements. Handle legal aspects of SaaS/cloud deployments, IT outsourcing contracts, and software licenses. International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions Counsel on international commercial terms (Incoterms), export controls, and trade-sanctions compliance. Manage cross-border contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and jurisdictional risk. Industry-Specific Expertise Develop deep familiarity with sector regulations and best practices in one or more verticals, such as: Technology & IP licensing Retail franchising and supply-chain logistics Financial services and fintech regulation Healthcare compliance and supplier agreements Construction and EPC project contracts Legal Research, Advisory & Opinion Writing Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of legislative developments. Draft clear, actionable legal opinions, memos, and board-level briefings to support strategic decisions.

Location: Sandton, ZA

Posted Date: 5/24/2025