Remote M&A Legal Counsel - Strategic Deals & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive compensation

Health benefits

Home office support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly accomplished Legal Counsel with extensive M&A experience to lead structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions. This fully remote role supports collaboration across strategy teams and contributes to growth objectives in the Eastern Cape region and beyond.

The successful candidate will advise on corporate finance matters, manage due diligence, and coordinate with external counsel and financial advisors in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 8 years of M&A experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and structuring.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end M&A, including cross-border deals.
• Experience coordinating with remote stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial due diligence to closing.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage legal due diligence processes, identifying and assessing risks associated with potential transactions.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel, financial advisors, and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant securities laws and corporate regulations.
• Advise senior management on strategic legal issues related to M&A activities.

Skills

M&A

Corporate finance

Contract negotiation

Due diligence

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly accomplished Legal Counsel with extensive M&A experience to lead structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions. This fully remote role supports collaboration across strategy teams and contributes to growth objectives in the Eastern Cape region and beyond.

The successful candidate will advise on corporate finance matters, manage due diligence, and coordinate with external counsel and financial advisors in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.