Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote First)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Fully remote role

Global deal exposure

Flexible work arrangements

Advanced remote work technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive M&A experience to lead global transactions from a remote setting. This role requires strategic advisory, due diligence oversight, and negotiation of term sheets, purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external counsel across jurisdictions to close high‑impact deals. The position offers strong autonomy in a distributed work environment, with cutting‑edge collaboration tools and a

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 10+ years in M&A.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-border M&A transactions.
• Strong corporate law, securities regulations and international M&A know-how.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and advisory capabilities.
• Ability to lead projects and manage teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex domestic and international M&A transactions.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on deal structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee legal due diligence, identify risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and draft term sheets, purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel in a remote setting.
• Manage relationships with board members and senior executives.
• Mentor junior legal professionals and support staff remotely.
• Stay ahead of global legal trends impacting M&A activities.
• Contribute to the global M&A strategy execution.
• Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in all transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Due diligence

Strategic advisory

Remote collaboration

Education

Admission as Attorney of SA High Court

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding international conglomerate, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions to join their legal team. This is a fully remote, first-of-its-kind opportunity, designed for a seasoned professional who thrives in a distributed work environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in advising on complex global M&A transactions, from strategy and due diligence to negotiation and closing. This role offers unparalleled autonomy and the chance to significantly influence the company's strategic growth initiatives across diverse markets. We are looking for an independent, results-driven individual capable of managing high-stakes deals entirely remotely, leveraging cutting-edge technology and communication tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on deal structuring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee and conduct thorough legal due diligence, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and draft critical transaction documents, such as term sheets, purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Collaborate effectively with internal business teams, external counsel, and other advisors in a remote setting.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including board members and senior executives.
• Mentor and guide junior legal professionals and support staff remotely.
• Stay ahead of global legal and regulatory trends impacting M&A activities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's global M&A strategy.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to legal and ethical standards in all transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in M&A.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, cross-border M&A transactions.
• Deep understanding of corporate law, securities regulations, and international M&A practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and strategic advisory skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage diverse teams remotely.
• Strong commercial acumen and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills suited for remote interaction.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration tools and digital workflow management.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying time zones for international deal-making.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package.
• Fully remote role offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-profile global transactions.
• Significant autonomy and leadership opportunities.
• Access to advanced remote work technologies and support.
• Be part of a progressive, globally connected legal team.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of an international leader from anywhere.