Senior Corporate Finance Counsel: M&A, IPOs & Markets

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous paid leave

Professional development

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Lawyer to join its Sandton team. You will advise on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and restructurings, working with bankers, clients, and external counsel to achieve successful outcomes.

The role calls for deep securities and company law knowledge, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced environment. Relocation to Sandton is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 7 years post-admission experience focused on corporate finance, M&A or capital markets.
• Experience structuring and executing complex corporate transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of SA securities law, company law, and financial regulations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department is highly desirable.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Sandton area.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Structure and document equity and debt capital markets transactions.
• Provide legal support for IPOs and other securities offerings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements, including SPAs, underwriting and financing documents.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Listings Requirements, and other regulations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for corporate finance transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters for listed and unlisted companies.
• Manage relationships with regulators, stock exchanges, and external advisors.
• Assist in resolving legal issues arising during transaction execution.
• Stay abreast of developments in corporate finance law and market trends.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

7+ years post-admission experience

Corporate finance

M&A

Capital markets

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Corporate Finance Lawyer to join its Sandton team. You will advise on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and restructurings, working with bankers, clients, and external counsel to achieve successful outcomes.

The role calls for deep securities and company law knowledge, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced environment. Relocation to Sandton is welcomed.