About the Candidate.
Dynamic legal and financial advisory professional with expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and wealth planning. Skilled in drafting, risk mitigation, and translating complex regulations into actionable strategies that support sustainable business and financial growth. Experienced in client engagement and resource development, with an ability to deliver clear, practical guidance across multidisciplinary contexts. Seeking to contribute integrity, innovation, and impact within an organisation that values strategic thinking and long term success.
International Experience:
No
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Corporate and commercial law, finance law, family, short term insurance law, public (administrative and constitutional law), personal injury law
Years Experience:
3
Current and Previous Roles:
Associate, Junior Attorney, Student Counsellor for the Family Law Unit
Relevant Experience.
Junior Attorney
Years experience:
3
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal services for individuals and businesses in a large-sized firm
Collaborated with various business units to identify legal challenges and develop strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
Advised on corporate restructuring, securities regulation, equity capital markets transactions, and company secretarial matters.
Monitored legislative changes and advised on operational impact across various sectors (energy, fintech, food & beverage, property, healthcare, infrastructure & retail).
Compiled prospectuses, circulars, JSE listing checklists, submission letters, and SENS announcements for cross-border commercial transactions for various multinational enterprises.
Built and maintained relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure effective legal operations.
Updated senior management, local & international clients across on legal risks, disputes, and evolving regulations.
Represented and advised local & international clients on cross-border commercial transactions (Europe, and CIPC registration processes.
Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, including Sale of Business, Asset-for-Share, Sale of Shares, Shareholders’, Subscription, Memorandum of Incorporations (MOIs), Board/Trustee Resolutions, Joint Ventures, Facility Guarantees, and asset transfer amendments.
Prepared legal opinions on cross-border transactions and drafted/amended trust deeds.
Conducted due diligence and prepared due diligence reports.
Researched legal issues for senior counsel and assisted in client representation across diverse matters.
Ensured compliance with laws and regulations in dispute resolution, commercial, contract, and public regulatory matters.
Managed and resolved disputes related to public procurement in terms of administrative & constitutional law.
Supported 75% case preparation and management for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Provided regulatory assistance to government, private organisations, and state-owned enterprises.
Reviewed tender applications and drafted opinions in casino licensing, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Compiled and reviewed 50% of the pleadings for short-term insurance, medical negligence, and public regulatory cases.
Oversaw 80% of administrative and project management tasks to support legal operations.
