Commercial Attorney - Pretoria (Hybrid)

SUMMARY:
Commercial Attorney – Pretoria (Hybrid)
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Attorney with strong accounting and financial expertise to join their team. The role requires sound commercial judgment, strategic thinking, and a risk-aware approach in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Act as principal legal advisor to CEO, executive team, and Board
• Build and scale the in-house legal function; manage external counsel
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements (AI licensing, strategic partnerships, reseller/channel agreements, international contracts)
• Manage corporate governance, board processes, shareholder matters, and statutory compliance
• Lead legal due diligence for investors, partners, and acquisitions
• Oversee legal strategy for AI, technology, IP, and data compliance (POPIA, GDPR, or equivalents)
• Advise on AI governance, ethical frameworks, and emerging regulation
• Partner with product and engineering teams to embed compliance in product development
• Advise finance on revenue recognition, contract structuring, pricing, and financial risk
• Review financial statements, budgets, and forecasts from a legal/risk perspective
• Support audits, tax structuring, and regulatory reporting
• Develop policies, contract playbooks, and approval frameworks
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and commercial risk

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification
• Admission as an Attorney
• Strong financial or accounting exposure (Advantageous)
• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law
• Proven experience advising boards, executives, and investors, ideally in high-growth environments