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Dananda Talent

Commercial Attorney

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Sandton
  • Posted 22 May 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2611556 - Ref JHB000511
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About the position

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Commercial Attorney to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will provide expert legal support across a wide range of business operations, transactions, and risk-management initiatives. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate structures, guide cross-border deals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements—enabling the business to grow confidently and compliantly.
Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: LL.B. (or equivalent); admission to the [relevant jurisdiction] bar is required.
  • Experience: 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial law environment (in-house or reputable law firm).
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
    • Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A, and joint-venture transactions.
    • Hands-on experience with data-privacy frameworks and technology licensing.


  • Soft Skills:

    • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
    • High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment.
    • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.





  • Contract Law & Drafting
    • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:
      • Supply, distribution, and procurement agreements
      • Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)
      • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
      • Licensing, franchising, and agency contracts


    • Manage contract lifecycle and maintain a centralized repository.



  • Corporate & Business Law

    • Advise on company incorporations, governance frameworks, and shareholder matters.
    • Lead legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raises.
    • Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and partnership contracts.


  • Negotiation & Deal-Making

    • Support commercial teams in procurement, sales, and strategic partnership negotiations.
    • Align commercial objectives with legal risk mitigation to structure win-win deals.


  • Risk Management & Compliance

    • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the enterprise.
    • Ensure compliance with consumer-protection laws, competition regulations, anti-bribery statutes (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and ESG requirements.


  • Data Privacy & Technology Law

    • Advise on data-protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and draft data-processing agreements.
    • Handle legal aspects of SaaS/cloud deployments, IT outsourcing contracts, and software licenses.


  • International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

    • Counsel on international commercial terms (Incoterms), export controls, and trade-sanctions compliance.
    • Manage cross-border contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and jurisdictional risk.


  • Industry-Specific Expertise

    • Develop deep familiarity with sector regulations and best practices in one or more verticals, such as:
      • Technology & IP licensing
      • Retail franchising and supply-chain logistics
      • Financial services and fintech regulation
      • Healthcare compliance and supplier agreements
      • Construction and EPC project contracts




  • Legal Research, Advisory & Opinion Writing

    • Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of legislative developments.
    • Draft clear, actionable legal opinions, memos, and board-level briefings to support strategic decisions.


Desired Skills:

  • Commercial law
  • Technology
  • contracts

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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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