Senior Legal Advisor - Commercial (6 month Fixed-term contract)

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC001015/AK

Date posted:

Monday, September 15, 2025

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
Experience in insolvency law
Solid experience in commercial law
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.

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