Senior Corporate Attorney – M&A Leader (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Prime Sandton location

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a highly experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to join its prestigious legal department. Lead strategic legal counsel on complex matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and governance, safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage high-value deals, mentor junior lawyers, draft and negotiate major contracts, and shape the legal direction of a leading organization with executive health benefits and

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 10 years of progressive corporate law experience.
• Proven expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and governance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills; able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex corporate transactions including M&A and capital raises.
• Provide strategic governance, securities law, and regulatory guidance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution affecting the corporate entity.
• Mentor junior legal team members and develop policies.
• Drive best practices and risk management across the legal function.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Governance

Negotiation

Drafting

Leadership

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a highly experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to join its prestigious legal department. Lead strategic legal counsel on complex matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and governance, safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage high-value deals, mentor junior lawyers, draft and negotiate major contracts, and shape the legal direction of a leading organization with executive health benefits and