Senior Corporate Finance Counsel - M&A & Banking

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Attorney to join our client’s sophisticated legal team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will advise on complex M&A, financing, and restructuring, ensuring legal viability and strategic alignment for major financial transactions.

With 10+ years PQE in corporate finance law, you will lead negotiations, manage shareholder and loan agreements, and provide regulatory counsel across banking and securities law.

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputable university
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance law, M&A, or banking and finance law
• Proven expertise in structuring and executing complex financial transactions
• In-depth knowledge of South African company law, securities law, and financial regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong business acumen and practical, commercially sound legal advice
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Advise on and structure complex corporate finance transactions including M&A and corporate reorganizations
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing, loan, security, and shareholder agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial transactions and assess risks
• Provide regulatory counsel on financial services, banking, and securities law
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with South African corporate and financial regulations
• Develop and implement robust legal/compliance frameworks for financial ops
• Stay updated on market trends and legal precedents
• Advise senior management on financial matters and business development
• Support negotiation and finalization of complex deal structures

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB

Admitted as Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Attorney to join our client’s sophisticated legal team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will advise on complex M&A, financing, and restructuring, ensuring legal viability and strategic alignment for major financial transactions.

With 10+ years PQE in corporate finance law, you will lead negotiations, manage shareholder and loan agreements, and provide regulatory counsel across banking and securities law.