Remote In-House M&A Counsel (South Africa)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an in-house Legal Counsel specializing in M&A. This remote role supports operations across South Africa, with a focus on the Rustenburg region, and works with business leaders to ensure compliant, successful deal execution.

The ideal candidate is an Admitted SA attorney with 8+ years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multi-jurisdictional transactions from a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Admitted SA attorney with 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience advising on and executing M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of SA corporate law and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents such as Sale of Business Agreements, Share Purchases Agreements, and Joint Venture Agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams across business development, finance and operations throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Identify and assess legal risks, providing strategic advice to mitigate them.
• Manage external counsel to align with objectives and budget.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, governance, and regulatory compliance related to M&A.
• Conduct due diligence on target companies, analyzing financial, legal, and operational risks.
• Ensure all M&A activities comply with SA and relevant international laws.
• Provide legal support for post-acquisition integration activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Admitted Attorney, High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an in-house Legal Counsel specializing in M&A. This remote role supports operations across South Africa, with a focus on the Rustenburg region, and works with business leaders to ensure compliant, successful deal execution.

The ideal candidate is an Admitted SA attorney with 8+ years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multi-jurisdictional transactions from a remote setup.