Remote M&A Counsel — Private Equity Deals

Placements24; Upington; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid & retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Remote working from anywhere in SA

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious private equity firm in recruiting an experienced Remote Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel. The role supports the firm’s extensive M&A activities from anywhere in South Africa, handling due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in M&A, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value transactions in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with strong M&A experience and SA regulatory knowledge.
• Experience managing complex domestic and cross-border deals.
• Ability to work independently in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Structure and negotiate M&A transactions and draft agreements.
• Advise on deal structuring, risk and compliance.
• Coordinate closings and liaise with external counsel and advisors.
• Support post-acquisition integration and strategic input.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Due diligence

Drafting

Analytical skills

Remote work management

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious private equity firm in recruiting an experienced Remote Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel. The role supports the firm’s extensive M&A activities from anywhere in South Africa, handling due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in M&A, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value transactions in a remote setting.