Senior Legal Advisor Listed Legal
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for high-impact investment transactions
A leading public sector asset management firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Advisor Unlisted Legal to join their investment legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex high-value transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa including private equity project finance and structured investments.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters supporting unlisted investment deals and managing legal risk across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft review and negotiate corporate commercial and finance-related agreements
- Structure and manage complex unlisted transactions (debt funding M&A project finance private equity etc.)
- Conduct legal due diligence and provide legal opinions
- Provide advisory on investment legislation and assist with implementation
- Manage external legal counsel and oversee litigation or arbitration matters
- Support post-transaction management processes including disbursements and valuations
- Provide legal training and supervise junior legal professionals
- Advise on regulatory compliance including FAIS and competition law
Key Requirements:
- LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court
- 68 years post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law ideally in investment or financial services
- Proven experience in managing unlisted transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Solid understanding of equity debt and mezzanine structures
- Excellent negotiation research and drafting skills
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage complex legal projects
EE Disclaimer:
All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application please consider it unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
Afrizan – Empowering the rapid transformation of recruitment services in South Africa. Afrizan is one of South Africa’s first equity staffing and recruitment solutions providers. With 51% black ownership, 33% black female ownership and 30+ years' experience in recruitment, Afrizan, as ... View more
