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Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts) Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Recruiter:

ClarkHouse

Job Ref:

JHB001926/EG

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We’re partnering on an exciting Legal & Commercial opportunity within a well-established multinational business.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client contract matters across multiple service lines and jurisdictions, working closely with commercial stakeholders to ensure agreements are practical, well-structured and aligned to business objectives.

POSITION INFO:

What we’re looking for:

  • LLB degree, Admitted Attorney
  • ±5–10 years’ commercial legal experience
  • Exposure to a corporate/in-house environment (essential)
  • Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating MSAs and service agreements
  • Cross-border or multi-jurisdiction contract exposure (essential)
  • A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial instinct — able to structure solutions, not just identify risk

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy being involved in the deal process, partnering with business teams, and finding balanced ways to manage contractual risk.

Broaden your regional exposure within a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.

If you’re ready for your next step — let’s connect.

(While we do our best to get back to everyone, in the event you have not heard from us within 10 days of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.)

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