Corporate Attorney

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 41.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional growth in a global firm

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Attorney for a fully remote role, ideally located for South Africa-based work. The candidate will support a multinational corporation in mergers and acquisitions, governance, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, high-level legal acumen, and the ability to work independently within a distributed team to manage risks and ensure robust corporate operations.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, M&A or related field.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance principles and South African company law.

Aufgaben

• Manage and execute corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and corporate documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance best practices and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Oversee the company's compliance with relevant South African laws and regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property protection and strategy.
• Support the legal aspects of financing and capital markets activities.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Ensure timely filing of all corporate documents with relevant authorities.

Kenntnisse

Corporate law

M&A experience

Negotiation skills

Remote collaboration

Legal research

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

MS Office

Legal research databases

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding multinational corporation, is seeking a skilled Corporate Attorney to join their legal team. This is a **fully remote** position, offering the convenience and flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. The Corporate Attorney will be instrumental in providing comprehensive legal support for a wide range of corporate activities, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal risks. This role demands a self-motivated individual capable of thriving in a remote work environment, collaborating effectively with internal teams and external counsel across different geographical locations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the company's legal operations are robust and aligned with its strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and corporate documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance best practices and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Oversee the company's compliance with relevant South African laws and regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property protection and strategy.
• Support the legal aspects of financing and capital markets activities.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Ensure timely filing of all corporate documents with relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, M&A, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance principles and South African company law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, adapted for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global context.
• Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions and projects.
• Be an integral part of a forward-thinking legal team.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative global organization.