Commercial Attorney Hybrid

Commercial Attorney Pretoria (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Attorney with strong accounting and financial expertise to join their team. The role requires sound commercial judgment, strategic thinking and a risk‑aware approach in a fast‑paced environment.

• Act as principal legal advisor to the CEO, executive team and the Board.
• Build and scale the in‑house legal function; manage external counsel.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee complex commercial agreements (AI licensing, strategic partnerships, reseller/channel agreements, international contracts).
• Manage corporate governance, board processes, shareholder matters and statutory compliance.
• Lead legal due diligence for investors, partners and acquisitions.
• Oversee legal strategy for AI technology, IP and data compliance (POPIA, GDPR or equivalents).
• Advise on AI governance, ethical frameworks and emerging regulation.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to embed compliance in product development.
• Advise finance on revenue recognition, contract structuring, pricing and financial risk.
• Review financial statements, budgets and forecasts from a legal/risk perspective.
• Support audits, tax, structuring and regulatory reporting.
• Develop policies, contract playbooks and approval frameworks.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal, regulatory and commercial risk.

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney.
• Strong financial or accounting exposure (advantageous).
• 5 years post‑qualification experience in commercial, corporate or technology law.
• Proven experience advising boards, executives and investors ideally in high‑growth environments.