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Dananda Talent

Advocate

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Turffontein
  • Posted 25 Jun 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2614910 - Ref JHB000529
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About the position

seeking a strategic and commercially astute Advocate with expertise in both Commercial and Criminal Law to join our dynamic Legal & Compliance team. This dual-role opportunity requires a legal professional who can deliver end-to-end legal support across a wide range of business operations and transactions while also representing clients in criminal matters when required.
The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with a commercial mindset, capable of mitigating risk while enabling business innovation and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Law Focus

  • Contract Law & Drafting
    • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including:
      • Supply, procurement, and distribution contracts
      • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
      • NDAs and IP licensing agreements


    • Maintain contract lifecycles and oversee legal document management.



  • Corporate & Business Law

    • Advise on company structures, governance, and shareholder relations.
    • Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and funding transactions.
    • Prepare shareholder agreements and corporate resolutions.


  • Deal Structuring & Negotiation

    • Partner with commercial teams to negotiate contracts aligned with legal and business objectives.
    • Provide strategic input on procurement and partnership arrangements.


  • Risk Management & Compliance

    • Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulatory standards.
    • Advise on anti-bribery laws, competition law, consumer protection, and ESG frameworks.


  • Technology & Data Privacy

    • Guide compliance with data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
    • Draft and review SaaS agreements, software licenses, and IT service contracts.


  • Cross-Border Transactions

    • Provide legal counsel on international trade, jurisdictional risks, and enforcement strategies.


Criminal Law Focus
  • Represent clients in criminal court proceedings where required.
  • Prepare and manage case files, legal arguments, and submissions for both trial and pre-trial proceedings.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide sound legal advice on criminal matters affecting the institution or its clients.
  • Ensure adherence to procedural laws and maintain ethical standards in legal representation.

General Advisory & Research
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
  • Draft clear legal opinions, strategy memos, and risk briefings for executive leadership.
  • Stay current with legislative changes affecting both commercial and criminal law practices.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Education:
    • LL.B. or equivalent legal degree
    • Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (in good standing)


  • Experience:

    • 5–8 years’ post-admission experience in both commercial and criminal law
    • Proven litigation experience in criminal matters
    • Strong exposure to commercial law in an in-house or reputable law firm setting


Technical Competencies
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
  • Deep knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance
  • Litigation experience and familiarity with criminal procedures and court processes
  • Proficiency in legal research and opinion writing

Desired Skills:

  • corporate governance
  • Advocate
  • litigation
  • criminal law

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Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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