Commercial Attorney

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000212/KP

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000212 – Commercial Attorney – Pretoria

Purpose of the Job:

To lead the legal and commercial function, manage risk, and support business growth and international expansion.

Required Qualifications:

LLB or legal qualification
Admission as an Attorney
Strong accounting or financial expertise (advantageous)
5+ years post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law
Experience advising boards, executives, and investors, in international environments

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

Advise the CEO and executive team, support growth and risk management, and build the in-house legal function.
Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements; oversee corporate governance, shareholder matters, and legal due diligence.
Lead legal strategy on AI, data, and technology; ensure IP protection and compliance with data laws; embed legal compliance in product development.
Advise on contracts, pricing, revenue recognition, and financial risk; review budgets and support audits and regulatory reporting.
Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and financial risks; develop policies and frameworks; manage responses to regulatory issues or disputes.

Behavioral Competencies:

Practical, solution-focused, and mindful of risks
High integrity, discreet, and resilient
Strategic thinker
Confident, able to advise senior leaders

Please Note: Should you not hear from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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