Senior Legal Consultant Shareholder Affairs & International Governance

Full -Time Consultancy | Remote (South Africa)  - The role is not suitable for candidates seeking a flexible, part -time, or secondary engagement.

Are you a senior legal professional who thrives in complex, international environments and enjoys operating at shareholder and strategic level? We are seeking a commercially astute legal expert to lead shareholder affairs and governance across a multi -jurisdictional portfolio. 

Advantageous experience

• Commercial property or property development exposure
  

• Russian language skills
  

• Experience working in or with Russian jurisdictions
  

What you’ll be doing

• Advise on shareholder matters including loans, guarantees, securities, restructures, disputes and exits
  

• Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and risk across multiple entities
  

• Coordinate and manage international legal advisors and cross -border legal strategy
  

• Draft and negotiate high -level legal documentation, including shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions and commercial contracts
  

• Support litigation preparation and dispute strategy where required
  

• Deliver clear, practical legal advice aligned with commercial outcomes
  
  

The engagement

• Full -time consultancy role (not flexible or part -time)
  

• Consistent daily availability required
  

• International liaison across time zones
  

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• • Admitted Attorney (SA or equivalent common -law jurisdiction)
    

  • 8 -10+ years post -articles experience
    

  • Strong corporate and commercial law background with deep shareholder governance exposure
    

  • Proven experience working across international jurisdictions
    

  • Confident operating independently at senior level and advising executives/shareholders
    

  • High discretion, sound judgment and strong commercial mindset
    

  Advantageous experience
  

  • Commercial property or property development exposure
    

  • Russian language skills
    

  • Experience working in or with Russian jurisdictions