Remote Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer

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

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized investment holding company with a substantial portfolio, is seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Remote Senior Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Lawyer to join their elite legal team. This role is pivotal in driving and executing strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures across various sectors. The position is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in complex M&A transactions, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage intricate legal processes independently. This is a unique chance to engage in high-stakes corporate finance and strategy from a remote location, contributing directly to the firm's expansion and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial due diligence and deal structuring to drafting and negotiating transaction agreements (e.g., Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a highly regarded institution.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.
• A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in M&A law, gained at a top-tier law firm or as an in-house counsel at a major corporation.
• 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.
• Proficiency in legal research and transaction management software.

Benefits

• Highly attractive base salary and significant bonus potential tied to transaction success.
• Comprehensive executive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous retirement savings provisions.
• Substantial annual leave allowance.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position with national reach.
• Access to challenging and career-defining M&A deals.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and industry networking.
• A stimulating and intellectually rewarding work environment.
• Direct impact on the strategic growth trajectory of a major investment firm.