Senior Associate - Corporate Finance

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Associate with expertise in Corporate Finance to join its legal team. You will advise on complex financing transactions, including debt and equity financings, while ensuring regulatory compliance within SA financial markets.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and ability to manage multiple high-value matters.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LLB and be admitted as an attorney in SA.
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience in corporate finance law.
• Proven experience handling significant debt and equity financing transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets regulations and practices in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate finance transactions, including syndicated loans, project finance, and structured finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing agreements and related documentation.
• Provide legal support for IPOs, rights issues, and other capital markets activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements, including SARB and JSE.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financing and capital markets transactions.
• Manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other advisors.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate finance activities.
• Stay current with market trends, regulatory changes, and case law affecting the financial services sector.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and legal support staff.

Skills

Drafting agreements

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-border experience

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate with expertise in Corporate Finance to join their esteemed legal team in Sandton . This role involves advising on a wide range of complex financial transactions, including debt financing, equity capital markets, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, robust analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned finance lawyer to contribute to a leading player in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a variety of corporate finance transactions, including syndicated loans, project finance, and structured finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing agreements and related documentation.
• Provide legal support for initial public offerings (IPOs), rights issues, and other capital markets activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements, including those from the South African Reserve Bank and the JSE.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financing and capital markets transactions.
• Manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other advisors.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate finance activities.
• Stay current with market trends, legislative changes, and case law affecting the financial services sector.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and legal support staff.

Requirements

• An LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance law, preferably within a reputable law firm or financial institution.
• Proven experience in handling significant debt and equity financing transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets regulations and practices in South Africa.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and deliver under pressure.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to client service.
• Experience with cross-border transactions is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, ranging up to ZAR per annum, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include excellent medical aid coverage, a substantial provident fund, and generous leave entitlements. Opportunities for professional development, continued legal education, and career advancement within the firm are strongly supported. The Sandton office provides a premium working environment, reflecting the caliber of the institution and its legal team.