Senior M&A Lawyer in George — High-Impact Transactions

Placements24; George; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Professional growth

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Commercial Lawyer to lead M&A and transactional work within a dynamic legal team. You will manage all legal aspects of transactions, conduct due diligence, and draft agreements, advising on governance and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will have SA admission, 5+ years in corporate law with M&A exposure, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to George, this permanent role offers growth and

Qualifikationen

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in corporate law with strong M&A/transaction focus.
• Strong understanding of SA company law, contract law and securities regulation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage transaction processes efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Based in or willing to relocate to George, Western Cape.

Aufgaben

• Manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions from structuring to post‑completion integration.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sale of shares agreements, asset purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters related to transactions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with transactions.
• Assist with corporate restructuring and reorganizations.
• Provide general commercial legal advice to various business units.

Kenntnisse

M&A

Corporate law

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Contract drafting

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Commercial Lawyer to lead M&A and transactional work within a dynamic legal team. You will manage all legal aspects of transactions, conduct due diligence, and draft agreements, advising on governance and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will have SA admission, 5+ years in corporate law with M&A exposure, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to George, this permanent role offers growth and