Senior M&A Counsel - Global Deals, Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work arrangement

Competitive remuneration

Professional growth opportunities

Global deal exposure

Supportive tech infrastructure

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) to lead complex, cross-border mergers and acquisitions initiatives. The role involves guiding deal strategy, performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating documentation, and advising senior management on legal risks and opportunities.

Remote flexibility supports engagement with Pretoria-based teams and international opportunities. The ideal candidate will be admitted in SA with 8+ years of M&A experience, strong drafting skills, and the

Formación

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 8 years of M&A experience.
• Extensive experience structuring, negotiating and closing complex M&A transactions.
• Strong knowledge of SA corporate and competition law, and cross-border deal experience.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; ability to advise senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions from inception through closing.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents including Term Sheets, SPAs, APAs, and JVs.
• Advise business teams and senior leadership on deal structure, risk assessment, and legal implications.
• Coordinate with internal and external counsel and advisors on transaction-specific matters.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, securities, and competition laws in relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage post-closing integration and other transactional matters.
• Provide legal support for corporate reorganizations and strategic investments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of M&A trends and best practices.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder advisory

Cross-border deals

Educación

Admission to the SA High Court

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) to lead complex, cross-border mergers and acquisitions initiatives. The role involves guiding deal strategy, performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating documentation, and advising senior management on legal risks and opportunities.

Remote flexibility supports engagement with Pretoria-based teams and international opportunities. The ideal candidate will be admitted in SA with 8+ years of M&A experience, strong drafting skills, and the