Senior M&A Associate — Hybrid & High-Profile Deals

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24, a top-tier corporate law firm in Benoni, is seeking a Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to lead complex domestic and cross-border deals. The role focuses on deal execution from due diligence through closing, with mentoring of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have admitted attorney status with 7+ years in M&A, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a hybrid Benoni setting.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with ≥7 years in M&A.
• Experience handling mid-to-large M&A deals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and negotiation of deal documentation.
• Advise clients on deal structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various M&A related issues.
• Liaise with clients, target company representatives, external counsel, and financial advisors.
• Draft and review key transaction documents such as SPAs, APAs, and Shareholder Agreements.
• Identify and assess legal risks and liabilities associated with transactions.
• Coordinate closing mechanics and ensure successful completion of deals.
• Assist with post-completion integration and legal formalities.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and legal staff involved in M&A matters.
• Stay current with market trends and legal developments in M&A.

Skills

M&A transactions

Due diligence

Negotiation

Drafting

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24, a top-tier corporate law firm in Benoni, is seeking a Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to lead complex domestic and cross-border deals. The role focuses on deal execution from due diligence through closing, with mentoring of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have admitted attorney status with 7+ years in M&A, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a hybrid Benoni setting.