Advocate

Recruiter:

Dananda Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000529/Elize

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

seeking a strategic and commercially astute Advocate with expertise in both Commercial and Criminal Law to join our dynamic Legal & Compliance team. This dual-role opportunity requires a legal professional who can deliver end-to-end legal support across a wide range of business operations and transactions while also representing clients in criminal matters when required.

The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with a commercial mindset, capable of mitigating risk while enabling business innovation and regulatory compliance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Law Focus

Contract Law & Drafting

Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including:

Supply, procurement, and distribution contracts
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
NDAs and IP licensing agreements

Maintain contract lifecycles and oversee legal document management.

Corporate & Business Law

Advise on company structures, governance, and shareholder relations.
Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and funding transactions.
Prepare shareholder agreements and corporate resolutions.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation

Partner with commercial teams to negotiate contracts aligned with legal and business objectives.
Provide strategic input on procurement and partnership arrangements.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulatory standards.
Advise on anti-bribery laws, competition law, consumer protection, and ESG frameworks.

Technology & Data Privacy

Guide compliance with data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
Draft and review SaaS agreements, software licenses, and IT service contracts.

Cross-Border Transactions

Provide legal counsel on international trade, jurisdictional risks, and enforcement strategies.

Criminal Law Focus

Represent clients in criminal court proceedings where required.
Prepare and manage case files, legal arguments, and submissions for both trial and pre-trial proceedings.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide sound legal advice on criminal matters affecting the institution or its clients.
Ensure adherence to procedural laws and maintain ethical standards in legal representation.

General Advisory & Research

Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
Draft clear legal opinions, strategy memos, and risk briefings for executive leadership.
Stay current with legislative changes affecting both commercial and criminal law practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

LL.B. or equivalent legal degree
Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (in good standing)

Experience:

5–8 years’ post-admission experience in both commercial and criminal law
Proven litigation experience in criminal matters
Strong exposure to commercial law in an in-house or reputable law firm setting

Technical Competencies

Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
Deep knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance
Litigation experience and familiarity with criminal procedures and court processes
Proficiency in legal research and opinion writing

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