Remote Senior M&A Counsel & Global Deals Strategy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Full remote work arrangement

Career development and leadership培训

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options and long-term incentives

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team for a major international conglomerate. The role is fully remote and requires extensive deal experience, due diligence, and drafting of transaction documents.

You will work with executive leadership to execute strategic acquisitions and divestitures across Africa and internationally. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&A, strong SA legal knowledge, and proven ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• LLB degree from a highly regarded university.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 10 years post-admission experience in M&A/corporate finance.
• Experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions.
• Strong knowledge of SA corporate law, contract law and securities regulations.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate and document complex deals.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Structure, draft and negotiate SPAs, APAs, and merger agreements.
• Oversee due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Advise executive management on deal terms, risks and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, securities regulations, and stock exchange rules.
• Oversee post-closing integration and related matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external counsel and advisors.
• Develop and refine M&A processes and templates.
• Stay current on legal/regulatory developments affecting M&A.

Skills

M&A

Deal structuring

Negotiation

Due diligence

Cross-border deals

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team for a major international conglomerate. The role is fully remote and requires extensive deal experience, due diligence, and drafting of transaction documents.

You will work with executive leadership to execute strategic acquisitions and divestitures across Africa and internationally. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&A, strong SA legal knowledge, and proven ability to manage complex