Remote Senior M&A Lawyer - South Africa

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Remote work

Deal exposure

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in partnership with a globally recognized investment holding company seeks a Remote Senior M&A Lawyer to lead complex transactions from due diligence to closing. You will drive strategy, negotiate agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance across South Africa.

This role offers fully remote work nationwide, a high base salary with strong bonus potential, extensive benefits, and opportunities to influence major investments and corporate activity.

Qualifications

• LLB degree from a highly regarded institution.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in M&A law, gained at a top-tier law firm or as an in-house counsel.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing mid-to-large scale M&A transactions from inception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate law, securities regulations, and competition law.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex, time-sensitive projects in a remote setting.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, effective in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial due diligence and deal structuring to drafting and negotiating transaction agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies, identifying key risks and liabilities.
• Advise senior management and business units on M&A strategy, deal terms, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors (legal, financial, tax) throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Manage post-closing integration and any related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with South African corporate laws, competition regulations, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Draft and negotiate ancillary documents such as term sheets, letters of intent, and shareholder agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal support for corporate restructuring and investment activities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and legal developments in corporate finance and M&A.

Skills

M&A law

Negotiation

Drafting & structuring

Independent work

Remote work

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB degree

Admission as attorney/advocate (SA)

Tools

Transaction management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Placements24 in partnership with a globally recognized investment holding company seeks a Remote Senior M&A Lawyer to lead complex transactions from due diligence to closing. You will drive strategy, negotiate agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance across South Africa.

This role offers fully remote work nationwide, a high base salary with strong bonus potential, extensive benefits, and opportunities to influence major investments and corporate activity.