Senior Legal Advisor - Mergers & Acquisitions

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions to lead complex deals from initial assessment through post‑acquisition integration.

The role requires an admitted attorney with at least eight years’ post‑qualification experience, strong cross‑border M&A expertise, and deep knowledge of corporate finance, securities law, and governance.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience.
• Extensive expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions law and practice.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-border M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, securities law, and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and lead deal teams in Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence, identifying risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize transaction agreements, including sale of shares/assets agreements and merger agreements.
• Advise senior management and business units on deal structuring and strategic implications of M&A activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate laws, regulations, and listing requirements.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other advisors involved in transactions.

Skills

M&A expertise

Negotiation

Due diligence

Corporate governance

Strategic advisory

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the industrial sector located in Port Elizabeth , is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) . This role is integral to the company's growth strategy, requiring expert legal guidance on all aspects of M&A activities, from initial assessment through to post-acquisition integration. You will be responsible for managing complex transactions, conducting thorough due diligence, and ensuring robust contractual frameworks are in place. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned M&A lawyer to take a lead role in driving key strategic initiatives within a dynamic corporate environment in Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence, identifying risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize transaction agreements, including sale of shares/assets agreements and merger agreements.
• Advise senior management and business units on deal structuring and strategic implications of M&A activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate laws, regulations, and listing requirements.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other advisors involved in transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience.
• Extensive expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions law and practice.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-border M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, securities law, and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and lead deal teams in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement planning.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Significant involvement in high-impact strategic corporate transactions.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Port Elizabeth .