Legal Advisory Consultant Sandton Johannesburg

Are you an experienced legal professional with strategic thinking and commercial acumen? Our client is seeking a skilled Advisory Consultant to provide strategic legal counsel, support governance initiatives, and deliver practical business-focused legal solutions across the organisation.

Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa

• Minimum 5–7 years' post-admission legal experience

• Strong background in corporate and commercial law

• In-house counsel or legal advisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical and research abilities

• Knowledge of POPIA, FAIS, B-BBEE, and King IV Code (advantageous)

• Master's degree (LLM) or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

• Experience in M&A or corporate restructuring (advantageous)

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice to management and the Board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters

• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts

• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance matters

• Support M&A transactions, restructuring, and corporate transactions

• Develop and implement legal and governance policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements

• Monitor legislative changes and advise on business implications

• Support the Company Secretary with governance and statutory obligations

• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on specific matters

• Liaise with external legal advisors and service providers

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders on legal matters

• Provide legal guidance and training to staff as required

• Maintain accurate legal documentation and matter files