Corporate Finance Lawyer

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Ibrido; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Finance Lawyer to bolster its legal team in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on capital markets, debt and equity financing, and corporate restructuring, with guidance on regulatory compliance for complex financial products.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial law, superb drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions with tight deadlines.

Competenze

• Qualified attorney with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance or capital markets.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of South African financial services regulation and company law.
• Experience advising on complex financial transactions and regulatory compliance.

Mansioni

• Advise on capital markets transactions including public offerings, private placements, and debt issuances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements, loan documents, security instruments.
• Ensure compliance with financial services regulations (Prudential Authority, Financial Conduct Authority).
• Conduct due diligence for financial transactions and restructurings.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in financial services.
• Develop and implement compliance policies for financial products.
• Stay updated on financial legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Assist General Counsel with corporate governance matters.

Conoscenze

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Financial transactions

Attention to detail

Formazione

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services group, is seeking a skilled Corporate Finance Lawyer to bolster their legal team. This position, situated in East London, Eastern Cape, will involve providing comprehensive legal support for a variety of financial transactions, including capital markets activities, debt and equity financing, and corporate restructuring. You will play a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance and advising on the legal aspects of complex financial products and services. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance lawyer to advance their career within a leading institution and contribute to significant financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial law and a meticulous approach to transactional work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of capital markets transactions, including public offerings, private placements, and debt issuances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements, loan agreements, security documents, and related legal instruments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial services regulations, including those of the Prudential Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial transactions and corporate restructurings.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and other financial institutions.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures within the financial services sector.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures related to financial products.
• Stay updated on changes in financial legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Support the General Counsel and Senior Management on corporate governance matters.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong focus on corporate finance or capital markets law.
• Demonstrated experience in advising on complex financial transactions and regulatory compliance within the financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial services regulation, company law, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of financial products, markets, and risk management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in-house at a financial institution or in a dedicated finance practice at a law firm is preferred.

This is a Hybrid role, requiring regular attendance at our East London office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including specialized training and industry certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of sophisticated financial transactions and capital markets activities.
• Work within a reputable and stable financial services group.
• Collaborative team environment offering professional growth in East London.
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement.