SENIOR LEGAL CONSULTANT – SHAREHOLDER AFFAIRS & INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE
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7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Full-Time Consultancy Remote (South Africa) - The role is not suitable for candidates seeking a flexible part-time or secondary engagement.
Are you a senior legal professional who thrives in complex international environments and enjoys operating at shareholder and strategic level We are seeking a commercially astute legal expert to lead shareholder affairs and governance across a multi-jurisdictional portfolio.
Advantageous experience
Commercial property or property development exposure
Russian language skills
Experience working in or with Russian jurisdictions
What youll be doing
Advise on shareholder matters including loans guarantees securities restructures disputes and exits
Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and risk across multiple entities
Coordinate and manage international legal advisors and cross-border legal strategy
Draft and negotiate high-level legal documentation including shareholder agreements corporate resolutions and commercial contracts
Support litigation preparation and dispute strategy where required
Deliver clear practical legal advice aligned with commercial outcomes
The engagement
Full-time consultancy role (not flexible or part-time)
Consistent daily availability required
International liaison across time zones
Requirements
What were looking for
Admitted Attorney (SA or equivalent common-law jurisdiction)
8-10 years post-articles experience
Strong corporate and commercial law background with deep shareholder governance exposure
Proven experience working across international jurisdictions
Confident operating independently at senior level and advising executives/shareholders
High discretion sound judgment and strong commercial mindset
Advantageous experience
Commercial property or property development exposure
Russian language skills
Experience working in or with Russian jurisdictions
Required Skills:
Advise on shareholder matters including loans guarantees securities restructures disputes and exits Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and risk across multiple entities Coordinate and manage international legal advisors and cross-border legal strategy Draft and negotiate high-level legal documentation including shareholder agreements corporate resolutions and commercial contracts Support litigation preparation and dispute strategy where required Deliver clear practical legal advice aligned with commercial outcomes
Required Education:
What were looking forAdmitted attorney (SA or equivalent common-law jurisdiction)10 years post-articles experienceStrong corporate and commercial law background with deep shareholder governance exposureProven experience working across international jurisdictionsConfident operating independently at senior level and advising executives/shareholdersHigh discretion sound judgment and strong commercial mindsetAdvantageousProperty exp and exp working in Russia / Russian Language
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