Commercial Attorney Pretoria (Hybrid)

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal

Job 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.

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

Requirements:

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

Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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.Responsibilitie...