Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions (Remote)

About the Role Our client, a leading international manufacturing and logistics company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to focus on commercial transactions. This position is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to our global operations. You will play a pivotal role in structuring, negotiating, and executing a wide array of complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships across various jurisdictions. This role demands a proactive and commercially astute individual with a deep understanding of international contract law, corporate finance, and risk management. As a remote-first team member, you will leverage advanced virtual collaboration tools to engage with stakeholders worldwide, providing strategic legal counsel that supports the company's growth objectives.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to significant transactions from the comfort of your home office. We are dedicated to fostering a high-performance, remote work culture that values expertise, autonomy, and impactful contributions. Your role will be instrumental in driving the company's strategic expansion and ensuring legal integrity in all commercial dealings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex international commercial agreements, including M&A, joint ventures, distribution agreements, and supply chain contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and business units on commercial opportunities and risks.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential acquisitions, mergers, and other strategic investments.
• Manage and oversee external legal counsel on specific transactions and projects.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable international and South African laws and regulations.
• Advise on corporate governance and financing arrangements related to transactions.
• Contribute to the development of standardized contract templates and legal processes.
• Manage intellectual property aspects related to commercial agreements.
• Effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience in complex commercial transactions and international law.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating high-value commercial agreements.
• Proven ability to provide strategic, commercially-focused legal advice.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, M&A, and international business law.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse international stakeholders.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Experience advising multinational corporations is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant autonomy and flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits.
• Generous annual leave and professional development allowance.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact international projects.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking remote work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology.
• Contribution to a premium retirement fund.