Ursula Pearce Email & Phone Number

I am a highly accomplished Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with over 21 years of experience in legal practice and leadership. As the Director of a prominent law firm, I have a proven track record of operational management, financial management, people management, driving legal strategy, corporate governance, and risk management in highly regulated industries. I specialise in ensuring legal compliance, overseeing complex contract negotiations, and managing intricate legal documentation. My expertise spans Labour, Property, Commercial, and Media Law, with substantial experience in litigation, legal research, and providing strategic legal opinions.I have played a pivotal role in high-profile cases, including Constitutional Court appeals, notably the SABC vs. Boxing SA case and the National Union (NEHAWU) Wage Bill case against the DPSA. Additionally, I have a long-standing relationship with NEHAWU, handling employment disputes and collective bargaining matters in the CCMA, Bargaining Council, and Labour Court. My work extends across all three levels of government, advising on PFMA and MFMA compliance, and providing disciplinary recommendations for non-compliance.My expertise includes drafting commercial contracts, Memoranda of Incorporation (MOI), and Shareholders Agreements for prominent corporations, and I am adept at leading legal teams, collaborating with Senior Counsel, and aligning legal frameworks with organisational and regulatory requirements. I seek to leverage my extensive experience to contribute to the success of a legal department or law firm in a senior managerial or director-level role.