Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and pension fund benefits

Professional development opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent investment firm in Kimberley, Northern Cape, to recruit a Legal Counsel specialized in M&A. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and executing transactions, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating SPAs and APAs, and advising on corporate finance matters.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare board resolutions, oversee deal closure, and provide post-transaction integration support while upholding high

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 6 years of relevant M&A legal experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex M&A transactions from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and securities regulations.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating M&A documentation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in corporate finance or investment banking is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate M&A transaction agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).
• Advise on deal structuring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance related to M&A.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal advisors, financial advisors, and business teams.
• Prepare board resolutions and other corporate documentation for transactions.
• Oversee the closing process for M&A transactions.
• Provide post-transaction legal support and integration advice.
• Conduct legal research on relevant M&A laws and market practices.
• Assist in managing the company’s overall corporate legal function.
• Support strategic initiatives and corporate finance activities.

Skills

M&A experience

South African law

Drafting & negotiating

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent investment firm, is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role is crucial for supporting the firm's strategic growth through identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions. You will be responsible for conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and advising on all legal aspects of M&A activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of corporate finance and transactional law. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to the firm's success in Kimberley . We foster a collaborative environment where legal expertise drives business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate M&A transaction agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).
• Advise on deal structuring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance related to M&A.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal advisors, financial advisors, and business teams.
• Prepare board resolutions and other corporate documentation for transactions.
• Oversee the closing process for M&A transactions.
• Provide post-transaction legal support and integration advice.
• Conduct legal research on relevant M&A laws and market practices.
• Assist in managing the company’s overall corporate legal function.
• Support strategic initiatives and corporate finance activities.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 6 years of relevant M&A legal experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex M&A transactions from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and securities regulations.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating M&A documentation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in corporate finance or investment banking is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in M&A law.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Kimberley .
• Involvement in significant and strategic business transactions.
• Generous annual leave and study leave policy.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Access to industry-leading legal and financial resources.
• Contribution to the firm's growth and investment strategy.