Senior Legal Advisor: Commercial

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC001170/AK

Date posted:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Advisor: Commercial

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

LLB degree
Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage
Admitted Attorney

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ post articles experience in similar environment i.e. Private equity, Corporate finance, Management Consulting etc.
Experience in securities law; and/or
Experience in insolvency law; and/or
Solid experience in commercial law; and/or
Proven working knowledge of Company law, Tax law and NCR
Experience in legal due diligence.
Working knowledge of finance.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions is advantageous.
In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of core business (primarily relating to
Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven experience in negotiations.
Ability to engage at all levels.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Legal drafting skills.
Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external).
Accuracy in preparing legal documentation.
Presentation skills.
Drafting skills.
General litigation and business rescue experience

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

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