Elite M&A Associate — Hybrid, High-Impact Transactions

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a premier corporate law firm with offices in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Merger and Acquisition Associate to join their expanding M&A practice. You will work with partners and senior associates on all phases of transactions, from due diligence to closing, within a collaborative and high-caliber environment.

This role offers exposure to high-value domestic and cross-border deals and a clear path for professional advancement in corporate law.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 4+ years post-qualification experience in corporate law, focused on M&A.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate sale of shares, asset purchase, and joint venture agreements.
• Advise on deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and corporate governance.
• Coordinate with external advisors, including financial and tax experts.
• Manage closing processes and post-closing integration.
• Conduct research on corporate and competition law matters.
• Support ongoing corporate advisory services for clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure clear communication throughout transactions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Due diligence

M&A experience

Regulatory knowledge

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a premier corporate law firm with offices in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Merger and Acquisition Associate to join their expanding M&A practice. You will work with partners and senior associates on all phases of transactions, from due diligence to closing, within a collaborative and high-caliber environment.

This role offers exposure to high-value domestic and cross-border deals and a clear path for professional advancement in corporate law.