Business Unit Leader: Corporate Legal Services

Business Unit Leader: Corporate Legal Services - Executive
Recruiter:
Fempower
Job Ref:

Date posted:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a Business Unit Leader: Corporate Legal Services.
Please note the key focus areas below:
Role Level
This is an executive?level legal leadership role, not a purely technical legal position. Candidates must have led a legal function or business unit with accountability for strategy, people, budget and risk.
Essential Experience (Non?Negotiable)
Minimum qualification of an LLM degree
Minimum 15 years post?qualification experience
At least 5 years at senior management / executive level
Strong experience in public sector, SOE or highly regulated environments
Proven exposure to public law, governance and regulatory frameworks
Core Capabilities
Candidates should demonstrate leadership (not just exposure) in:
Litigation strateg...