Legal Advisory Consultant
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- Market related
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview FROGG Recruitment is seeking a Legal Advisory Consultant for their client, based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel, supporting governance initiatives, and delivering practical business-focused legal solutions across the organisation. The salary offered is a competitive package, depending on experience. What you will do * 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 Requirements (from the original advert) * 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) Who should apply Experienced legal professionals with strategic thinking and commercial acumen are encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/sandton/legal-advisory-consultant-id-7556026 Source: jobmail
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