Senior M&A Counsel: Lead Complex Transactions

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel with M&A specialization to join their team in Bloemfontein. You will lead complex transactions, negotiate critical agreements, and guide governance and risk management for strategic growth.

The role demands high-level advisory skills and a track record in end-to-end M&A within SA law. You will collaborate with senior leadership, manage external counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance across SA and international contexts.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• 8+ years post-admission experience focusing on M&A and corporate law.
• Experience managing end-to-end M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, securities, and contract law in SA.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder advisory skills.
• Proficient in legal research methodologies and tools.
• Experience in fast-paced, demanding legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all legal aspects of complex M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate share purchase, asset purchase, and JV agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice to senior management on governance, compliance and risk.
• Develop legal strategies to support growth and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct thorough statutory and case law research affecting corporate transactions.
• Oversight of post-acquisition integration and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external counsel and advisors engaged in M&A activities.
• Advise on corporate structuring and related legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SA laws and relevant international jurisdictions.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel with M&A specialization to join their team in Bloemfontein. You will lead complex transactions, negotiate critical agreements, and guide governance and risk management for strategic growth.

The role demands high-level advisory skills and a track record in end-to-end M&A within SA law. You will collaborate with senior leadership, manage external counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance across SA and international contexts.