Corporate Commercial Associate

Introduction

Aspire Recruiting is partnering with a leading legal practice to source a driven and highly analytical Corporate Commercial Associate. This is an exceptional opportunity for an admitted attorney looking to elevate their career within a dynamic high-performance environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising corporate clients driving complex commercial transactions and providing strategic legal solutions. If you are passionate about corporate law and thrive in a collaborative setting we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements (e.g. MOIs shareholders agreements sale of business agreements and service level agreements).
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance regulatory compliance and the Companies Act.
• Assist with and manage components of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) including conducting comprehensive legal due diligence investigations.
• Liaise directly with corporate clients to understand their commercial objectives and mitigate legal risks.
• Manage complex corporate restructuring and broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant South African legislative amendments and commercial case law.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Completed LLB degree from a recognized university.
• Professional Status: Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Articles: Successfully completed Articles of Clerkship at a reputable firm.
• Experience: 1 to 3 Years Post-Admission Experience (PAE) with a dedicated focus on corporate and commercial law.
• Skills: Exceptional drafting and negotiation capabilities strong commercial acumen and meticulous attention to detail.
• Attributes: Ability to work independently and under pressure with excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills.

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Disclaimer

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1