Senior Legal Advisor Corporate Operations

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor: Corporate Operations to provide strategic legal guidance, mitigate legal risks and support sound business decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring extensive legal expertise, strong commercial acumen and exceptional negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice and support across corporate operations, finance, procurement, ICT and other business units.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements and other legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and corporate governance frameworks.
• Manage complex litigation, contractual disputes and dispute resolution processes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while protecting the organisation's interests.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative developments and provide legal training and support to business units.
• Mentor junior legal professionals and contribute to effective legal operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or relevant legal postgraduate qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• 8–10 years' experience in commercial, corporate, banking, finance or public law.
• Proven experience providing legal advice across corporate operations, including finance, procurement and ICT.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, legal risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Sound knowledge of corporate and commercial law, public law, administrative law and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in Law.
• Experience within the financial services or banking industry.
• Knowledge of public procurement and regulatory frameworks applicable to public entities and development finance institutions.

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