Remote Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Fully remote

Legal tech tools

Career growth

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in M&A to join a fully remote team. You will lead all stages of domestic and international deals, providing strategic legal guidance and coordinating with executives and external advisors.

The role requires at least 10 years in M&A, JD or equivalent, and a proven track record in cross-border transactions, deal structuring, and closure. Remote-friendly, global scope, and significant autonomy.

Qualificações

• JD or equivalent with admission to practice law.
• Minimum 10 years in M&A, top firm or senior in-house.
• Expert in public and private deals, cross-border transactions, and JVs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all legal aspects of M&A from due diligence to post-closing integration.
• Advise executives on risks and opportunities of acquisitions, divestitures, and investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SPAs, APAs, Merger Agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence and identify key risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, external counsel, bankers, and advisors.
• Develop strategies to optimize terms and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with securities and corporate laws in M&A activities.
• Manage post-closing matters and integration planning.
• Stay current with M&A trends and best practices globally.

Conhecimentos

M&A expertise

Negotiation

Drafting

Strategic deal-making

Remote leadership

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Ferramentas

Legal tech platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is revolutionizing the legal landscape and is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Legal Counsel with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their fully remote legal team. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your extensive M&A experience from the comfort of your own location, working on significant domestic and international transactions. You will play a critical role in structuring, negotiating, and closing deals, providing expert legal guidance to support our client's strategic growth objectives. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a deep understanding of corporate finance and transactional law.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial due diligence and structuring to negotiation, documentation, and post-closing integration.
• Advise executive leadership and business development teams on legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with potential acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Merger Agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies, identifying key legal risks and liabilities.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, investment bankers, and other advisors to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to optimize deal terms and mitigate transactional risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant securities laws, corporate laws, and regulatory requirements in connection with M&A activities.
• Manage post-closing matters, including integration planning and the resolution of any outstanding legal issues.
• Stay current with M&A market trends, legal developments, and best practices globally.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A playbooks and legal processes for remote operations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, with admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive M&A legal experience, with a substantial portion gained at a top-tier law firm or as a senior in-house M&A counsel.
• Proven expertise in all facets of M&A transactions, including public and private company deals, cross-border transactions, and joint ventures.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and strategic deal-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, securities regulations, contract law, and M&A best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently and lead cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfort and proficiency with remote collaboration tools and virtual deal management.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• The opportunity to work on significant, impactful M&A transactions on a global scale.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources.
• Significant professional autonomy and career advancement potential.
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking legal team that values collaboration and efficiency.