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Senior Legal Advisor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a commercially savvy legal professional who thrives on complex negotiations strategic deal-making and partnering with business leaders This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading organisation where your legal expertise will directly influence business growth governance and commercial success.
As the Senior Legal Advisor you will serve as a trusted legal partner to executive leadership supporting high-value commercial transactions from opportunity assessment and bid stage through to contract negotiation implementation and ongoing delivery. This role offers exposure to both private and public sector engagements within a dynamic technology-driven environment.
As the Senior Legal Advisor you will serve as a trusted legal partner to executive leadership supporting high-value commercial transactions from opportunity assessment and bid stage through to contract negotiation implementation and ongoing delivery. This role offers exposure to both private and public sector engagements within a dynamic technology-driven environment.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a key member of the legal team you will:- Partner with business leaders to provide commercially focused legal advice that enables strategic decision-making.
- Support the full commercial deal lifecycle from bid evaluation and opportunity assessment through to contract execution and delivery.
- Draft review negotiate and finalise complex commercial agreements including customer contracts Master Service Agreements supplier agreements subcontractor agreements consortium and joint venture agreements.
- Advise on public sector tenders Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and procurement processes.
- Identify legal and commercial risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies that support business objectives.
- Guide business stakeholders through contract interpretation dispute resolution claims management and settlement negotiations.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel while ensuring cost-effective legal outcomes.
- Provide strategic input into high-value commercial transactions and contribute to go/no-go decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks Delegation of Authority requirements and company policies.
- Advise on corporate and commercial law regulatory compliance data privacy governance and risk management.
- Support governance committees by providing clear practical legal recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing legal templates standard contracting positions and delivering legal training to business teams.
- Build strong relationships across executive leadership finance procurement commercial teams and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- LLB Degree.
- Admitted Attorney (essential).
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years post-admission experience in a corporate or commercial legal environment.
- Strong background in commercial and corporate law.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Exposure to technology ICT telecommunications or other regulated industries will be highly advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of the South African legal and regulatory environment including corporate governance and compliance.
- Experience advising on public sector procurement frameworks will be advantageous.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Strong commercial acumen and business judgment.
- Outstanding drafting negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to simplify complex legal matters into practical business advice.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Confidence managing multiple high-value matters simultaneously.
- A proactive solutions-driven approach with excellent attention to detail.
- High ethical standards integrity and professionalism.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple business units.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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