Senior Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 91,659,000 - 146,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid included

Retirement fund

Bonus potential

Partnership track opportunities

Job summary

Sandton Law Firm is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions to lead and manage complex transactions. You will provide strategic legal advice, oversee deal structuring, and guide negotiations through to finalization, working with corporate clients in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of M&A experience, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of corporate law, securities regulations, and deal practice.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 7+ years of experience, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Proven track record of successfully managing significant M&A deals.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate law, securities regulations, and M&A market practices.
• Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor junior legal professionals.
• Experience working in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence investigations for target companies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements and term sheets.
• Advise clients on deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and potential risks.
• Manage junior lawyers and support staff involved in transactions.
• Liaise with clients, financial advisors, and other stakeholders throughout the deal process.

Skills

M&A experience

Leadership

Legal drafting

Client liaison

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious law firm in Sandton , is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This role requires a seasoned professional to lead and manage complex M&A transactions, providing strategic legal advice to corporate clients. You will be instrumental in deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and finalization of agreements. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional M&A experience, strong leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of corporate finance and securities law within the South African context. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape significant corporate deals in the heart of the financial district of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence investigations for target companies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements and term sheets.
• Advise clients on deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and potential risks.
• Manage junior lawyers and support staff involved in transactions.
• Liaise with clients, financial advisors, and other stakeholders throughout the deal process.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 7+ years of experience, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions .
• Proven track record of successfully managing significant M&A deals.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate law, securities regulations, and M&A market practices.
• Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor junior legal professionals.
• Experience working in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department in Sandton .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and risk cover benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, partnership track potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement balancing demanding client needs with personal flexibility.
• Access to high-profile deals and extensive professional networking within the Sandton business community.