Remote M&A Associate Attorney — Corporate Transactions

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Generous leave allowances

Work from anywhere in South Africa

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Associate Attorney for a remote role in South Africa, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. You will work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, spanning startups to large corporations.

The role supports deal execution from structuring to post-closing integration, with a strong emphasis on corporate finance and transactional law. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the High Court with 4–6 years in M&A or corporate law, possess excellent drafting

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 4–6 years of experience in M&A or corporate law.
• Proven drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and identify legal risks.
• Draft and review sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and disclosure letters.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder rights.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure smooth deal progression.
• Manage transaction timelines and deliverables; provide post-closing support and integration advice.

Skills

M&A

Corporate law

Drafting

Due diligence

Research & writing

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Associate Attorney for a remote role in South Africa, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. You will work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, spanning startups to large corporations.

The role supports deal execution from structuring to post-closing integration, with a strong emphasis on corporate finance and transactional law. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the High Court with 4–6 years in M&A or corporate law, possess excellent drafting