Senior Commercial Attorney - M&A, Contracts & Compliance

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

High-profile deals

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Commercial Attorney to join the Pretoria office. The role focuses on advising clients on corporate structuring, M&A, and contract law within an established legal team.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an attorney with at least six years of commercial-law experience and a strong client-relations mindset. On-site work in Pretoria is required, with a professional, collaborative office environment and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years in commercial law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and M&A capabilities.
• Solid understanding of SA company law and related statutes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Conduct due diligence investigations for corporate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance and business law matters.
• Manage corporate secretarial duties and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal solutions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Corporate finance

M&A

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Commercial Attorney to join the Pretoria office. The role focuses on advising clients on corporate structuring, M&A, and contract law within an established legal team.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an attorney with at least six years of commercial-law experience and a strong client-relations mindset. On-site work in Pretoria is required, with a professional, collaborative office environment and ongoing development opportunities.