Associate Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an Associate Lawyer with a strong focus on M&A to join their team and work on domestic and cross-border transactions from inception to closing.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of post-admission experience in corporate law, with a solid understanding of M&A processes and transaction structuring, and be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• 2-5 years of post-admission experience in corporate law, with a significant focus on M&A.
• Demonstrated understanding of M&A processes and transaction structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior partners in managing M&A transactions from start to finish.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and mergers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements, including SPAs and APAs.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring and regulatory compliance related to M&A.
• Coordinate with external advisors, including financial and tax consultants.
• Prepare disclosure schedules and manage deal-related documentation.
• Ensure all transactions comply with relevant corporate and securities laws.
• Conduct legal research on M&A-related issues.
• Support post-transaction integration and related legal matters.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Corporate law

Due diligence

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

LLB degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished corporate law firm located in Benoni , Gauteng, is looking for an Associate Lawyer with a strong focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their esteemed practice. This role involves working on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, providing legal support from deal inception through to closing. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of corporate finance, due diligence, and transactional law. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking to deepen their expertise in M&A within a dynamic and supportive team environment. Our firm is dedicated to professional development, offering significant learning opportunities and career advancement within the bustling corporate landscape of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior partners in managing M&A transactions from start to finish.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and mergers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).
• Advise clients on corporate structuring and regulatory compliance related to M&A.
• Coordinate with external advisors, including financial and tax consultants.
• Prepare disclosure schedules and manage deal-related documentation.
• Ensure all transactions comply with relevant corporate and securities laws.
• Conduct legal research on M&A-related issues.
• Support post-transaction integration and related legal matters.

Requirements

• An LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• 2-5 years of post-admission experience in corporate law, with a significant focus on M&A.
• Demonstrated understanding of M&A processes and transaction structuring.
• Experience with due diligence investigations and drafting core transaction documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, complemented by performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical aid and a retirement fund. Opportunities for continuous professional development, including in-house training and support for external courses, are provided. The firm fosters a collaborative and professional work environment in Benoni , promoting work-life balance and offering clear pathways for career advancement. This hybrid role allows for a flexible approach to work, combining office-based collaboration with remote working capabilities, contributing to overall well-being in the vibrant province of Gauteng .