Commercial Associate at Black Pen Recruitment

The Role

Our client in the Financial Services Industry dealing with all aspects of South African and international tax and tax-related law,  is currently looking to hire a Commercial Attorney to join their Legal Team based in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Requirements: 

• A qualified lawyer (Admitted Attorney)
• A minimum of 3- 5 years’ post articles qualification experience within private practice or within a commercial environment.
• Interest and or experience in tax advantageous.
• Equipped to handle a high-pressure environment.
• Strong attributes 
• Solid experience in Commercial Law, including corporate compliance, corporate structures and negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, who wants to branch out into tax law.

Responsibilities:

• Contract drafting and analysing terms of agreements
• Drafting technical opinions.
• Sound judgment and outstanding analytical and contractual skills
• Excellent communication skills, initiative and confidence
• Ability to provide practical legal advice and risk assessment
• Ability to work to tight and/or conflicting deadlines
• Invoicing clients and tracking billables
• Miscellaneous assistance to Line Manager/Partner

If you are interested in the position, apply today!