Remote Senior M&A Counsel | Global Deals & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive benefits package

Professional development budget

Generous bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in M&A for a fully remote role. You will structure, negotiate, and close complex global transactions, collaborating with leadership and external counsel to drive growth through acquisitions and divestitures.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, with 10+ years in law and at least 7 in M&A, demonstrating outstanding negotiation, drafting, and strategic advisory skills while managing multiple high-stakes matters remotely and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 10+ years of experience, 7+ years focused on M&A.
• Proven track record closing complex M&A deals; cross-border experience encouraged.
• Ability to work independently remotely and manage demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions from due diligence to closing.
• Draft and negotiate SPAs, APAs, and merger agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive target due diligence.
• Advise on governance, regulatory compliance, and securities matters related to M&A.
• Coordinate with external counsel, bankers, and advisors.
• Manage post-closing integration and address issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in M&A for a fully remote role. You will structure, negotiate, and close complex global transactions, collaborating with leadership and external counsel to drive growth through acquisitions and divestitures.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, with 10+ years in law and at least 7 in M&A, demonstrating outstanding negotiation, drafting, and strategic advisory skills while managing multiple high-stakes matters remotely and mentoring junior