Hybrid M&A Legal Associate — Transactional Law

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship from M&A lawyers

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Legal Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team in Benoni, Gauteng. This role offers a hybrid model, with opportunities to work closely with partners and senior associates on high-value transactions across the deal lifecycle.

You will conduct due diligence, draft and negotiate key documents, and coordinate with advisors to ensure timely deal closure while developing expertise in transactional law.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognized university.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of SA.
• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in corporate law/M&A.
• Strong contract law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (sale & shareholder agreements).
• Support negotiations and client communication with opposing counsel.
• Research legal issues related to M&A; provide clear advice.

Skills

Due diligence

Drafting & reviewing

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Education

LLB

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Legal Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team in Benoni, Gauteng. This role offers a hybrid model, with opportunities to work closely with partners and senior associates on high-value transactions across the deal lifecycle.

You will conduct due diligence, draft and negotiate key documents, and coordinate with advisors to ensure timely deal closure while developing expertise in transactional law.