Senior M&A Counsel (Hybrid) – Global Transactions

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid coverage

Provident fund contribution

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A) to guide complex transactions, assess legal risks, and provide strategic advice to executives and business units. The role blends advisory work with hands-on deal execution in a hybrid setup.

You will lead due diligence, draft critical transaction documents, and ensure regulatory compliance across South Africa and international aspects as needed.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 8+ years post-qualification experience focused on corporate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, securities law, competition law, and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic corporate transactions from inception to completion.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies and assets, identifying risks and liabilities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SPAs, APAs, MOUs, and related documents.
• Advise senior management on deal structure, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation in M&A activities.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting contracts

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A) to guide complex transactions, assess legal risks, and provide strategic advice to executives and business units. The role blends advisory work with hands-on deal execution in a hybrid setup.

You will lead due diligence, draft critical transaction documents, and ensure regulatory compliance across South Africa and international aspects as needed.