Senior Associate Attorney

Maine Fractals (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Sandton, Johannesburg, with deep expertise in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have at least 8–10 years of post-admission experience, strong drafting skills, and a proven ability to lead transactions independently. This full-time, on-site role offers market-related, negotiable compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years post-admission experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Master’s in commercial law or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking and finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Lead M&A transactions and manage due diligence.
• Conduct legal risk analyses and compliance.

Skills

Technical legal drafting

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

LLB degree

Admitted attorney in South Africa

Job description

Overview

This Senior Associate Attorney role is offered by a respected law firm based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Our client, an award‑winning firm, is seeking an Associate with deep transactional expertise across Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Finance

• Advise clients (lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions) on structured finance, project finance, and general banking transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documentation, and related finance instruments.
• Ensure compliance with banking and financial regulations.
• Handle cross‑border financing deals and liaise with international counsel.

Corporate & Commercial

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including shareholders’ agreements, service level agreements, JV agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Advise on corporate structuring, governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments.
• Support company secretarial matters and corporate restructuring initiatives.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead and manage all phases of M&A transactions, including due diligence, term sheets, regulatory filings, and post‑transaction integration.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents such as SPAs, MOUs, NDAs, and other corporate agreements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for merger approvals and compliance.
• Conduct legal risk analyses and present findings to clients and internal teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of South African corporate, commercial, and financial law.
• Ability to lead transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• LLB degree (master’s in commercial law or related field advantageous).
• Admitted attorney in South Africa.
• Minimum of 8–10 years post‑admission experience in a reputable law firm or in‑house legal environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Number and value of transactions handled.
• Quality and timeliness of legal work delivered.
• Contribution to business development and thought leadership.
• Mentoring and development of junior staff.

Location & Compensation

Sandton, Johannesburg.

Compensation: Market‑related and negotiable based on experience.

Application Instructions

Please include the job title "Senior Associate Attorney" in your application subject line. Only complete applications will be considered.

Do you have hands‑on experience in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, or Mergers & Acquisitions? If yes, please indicate in your application.

Are you an admitted attorney in South Africa? If no, please reject your application.

Position is full‑time, on‑site.