Commercial Attorney

3 juin 2025 Artia13 5 Views

Emploi Afrique du Sud

Titre du poste : Commercial Attorney

Entreprise : Dananda Talent

Description du poste : We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Commercial Attorney to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will provide expert legal support across a wide range of business operations, transactions, and risk-management initiatives. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate structures, guide cross-border deals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements—enabling the business to grow confidently and compliantly.Qualifications & Experience

Education: LL.B. (or equivalent); admission to the [relevant jurisdiction] bar is required.
Experience: 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial law environment (in-house or reputable law firm).
Technical Skills:

Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A, and joint-venture transactions.
Hands-on experience with data-privacy frameworks and technology licensing.
Soft Skills:

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Contract Law & Drafting

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:

Supply, distribution, and procurement agreements
Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Licensing, franchising, and agency contracts
Manage contract lifecycle and maintain a centralized repository.
Corporate & Business Law

Advise on company incorporations, governance frameworks, and shareholder matters.
Lead legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raises.
Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and partnership contracts.
Negotiation & Deal-Making

Support commercial teams in procurement, sales, and strategic partnership negotiations.
Align commercial objectives with legal risk mitigation to structure win-win deals.
Risk Management & Compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the enterprise.
Ensure compliance with consumer-protection laws, competition regulations, anti-bribery statutes (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and ESG requirements.
Data Privacy & Technology Law

Advise on data-protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and draft data-processing agreements.
Handle legal aspects of SaaS/cloud deployments, IT outsourcing contracts, and software licenses.
International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

Counsel on international commercial terms (Incoterms), export controls, and trade-sanctions compliance.
Manage cross-border contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and jurisdictional risk.
Industry-Specific Expertise

Develop deep familiarity with sector regulations and best practices in one or more verticals, such as:

Technology & IP licensing
Retail franchising and supply-chain logistics
Financial services and fintech regulation
Healthcare compliance and supplier agreements
Construction and EPC project contracts
Legal Research, Advisory & Opinion Writing

Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of legislative developments.
Draft clear, actionable legal opinions, memos, and board-level briefings to support strategic decisions.

Salaire attendu :

Localisation : Sandton, Johannesburg

Date du poste : Sat, 24 May 2025 07:20:58 GMT

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