Senior Legal Advisor – Unlisted Investments

A leading institutional investment organisation, managing one of the largest and most diverse asset portfolios on the African continent, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join its Unlisted Investments Legal team. The role requires a high-performing, commercially astute attorney with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and banking & finance law , particularly in private / unlisted transactions .

This opportunity is suited only to candidates operating at senior advisory level within investment, corporate finance, or financial services environments.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver specialist legal advisory services across unlisted investment transactions. This includes providing legal opinions, executing complex deals, leading negotiations, mitigating legal risk, and ensuring alignment with investment policies, legislation, and governance frameworks.

Minimum Requirements (Strict Criteria)

• ? LLB Degree
• ? Admitted Attorney of the High Court
• ? 6–8 years’ post-admission experience specifically in :

Corporate & commercial law

Banking & finance transactions

Investment management or private markets legal work

Preferred additional exposure :

Key Responsibilities

– Private equity

– Debt and mezzanine funding

– Project finance

– Mergers & acquisitions

– Energy (oil & gas; renewable energy)

– Venture capital

Competencies and Skills