Senior Commercial Transactions Lawyer | M&A & Contracts

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

PD & training

Significant deals exposure

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Transactions Lawyer in Rustenburg to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, advise on corporate structuring, and guide M&A transactions. You will support startups to established enterprises and play a key role in regulatory compliance and deal execution.

The role emphasizes meticulous contract work, risk mitigation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver sophisticated commercial solutions in a dynamic legal

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years post-qualification experience in commercial transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of South African company and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate structuring, M&A, and governance matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for varied transactions.
• Provide counsel on commercial and regulatory compliance.
• Manage transactional closings and ensure accurate documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to facilitate smooth deals.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting commercial transactions.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Transactions Lawyer in Rustenburg to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, advise on corporate structuring, and guide M&A transactions. You will support startups to established enterprises and play a key role in regulatory compliance and deal execution.

The role emphasizes meticulous contract work, risk mitigation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver sophisticated commercial solutions in a dynamic legal