Corporate Finance Attorney

Placements24; Upington; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Attorney to join our client’s sophisticated legal team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will advise on complex M&A, financing, and restructuring, ensuring legal viability and strategic alignment for major financial transactions.

With 10+ years PQE in corporate finance law, you will lead negotiations, manage shareholder and loan agreements, and provide regulatory counsel across banking and securities law.

Qualifikationen

• LLB from a reputable university
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance law, M&A, or banking and finance law
• Proven expertise in structuring and executing complex financial transactions
• In-depth knowledge of South African company law, securities law, and financial regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong business acumen and practical, commercially sound legal advice
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Aufgaben

• Advise on and structure complex corporate finance transactions including M&A and corporate reorganizations
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing, loan, security, and shareholder agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial transactions and assess risks
• Provide regulatory counsel on financial services, banking, and securities law
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with South African corporate and financial regulations
• Develop and implement robust legal/compliance frameworks for financial ops
• Stay updated on market trends and legal precedents
• Advise senior management on financial matters and business development
• Support negotiation and finalization of complex deal structures

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Drafting

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

LLB

Admitted as Attorney (SA)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution with a significant presence in the Northern Cape region, is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Attorney to join their sophisticated legal team in Upington, Northern Cape. This pivotal role will involve advising on a wide array of complex financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, debt financing, and equity offerings. The attorney will play a crucial role in ensuring the legality and viability of the institution's financial operations and strategic initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal professional to contribute to major financial dealings in a key economic hub of the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and structure complex corporate finance transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements, loan documentation, security agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial transactions, assessing risks and compliance.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance related to financial services, banking law, and securities law.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure all transactions comply with South African corporate and financial regulations.
• Assist in developing and implementing robust legal and compliance frameworks for financial operations.
• Stay updated on market trends, legislative changes, and legal precedents impacting corporate finance.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on financial matters and business development.
• Support the negotiation and finalization of complex deal structures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a reputable university.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance law, M&A, or banking and finance law.
• Proven expertise in structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of South African company law, securities law, and financial regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, commercially sound legal advice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor junior legal professionals.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure linked to performance.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and superior retirement fund benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to high-value financial transactions and strategic business initiatives.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment within a leading financial institution.
• Play a key role in the financial sector of Upington, Northern Cape.