Job Description

Job Title:

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney (Associate / Senior Associate)

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Type:

Full-Time

Practice Area:

Corporate / Commercial Law

Level:

Associate or Senior Associate (depending on experience)

Reports to:

M&A / Corporate Partner

About the Role:

A leading law firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute

M&A Attorney

to join their Corporate / M&A practice. The successful candidate will advise high-profile local and international clients on complex M&A transactions, including private and public mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents such as sale of shares agreements, shareholder agreements, due diligence reports, and other related documentation Leading or assisting in legal due diligence investigations and risk assessments Advising clients on corporate governance, structuring, regulatory compliance (including Companies Act and Competition Law) Managing transactions from inception through to completion Liaising with regulators such as the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and the Competition Commission Working closely with internal teams and external advisors (e.g. tax, finance, investment banks) Mentoring junior associates (if at Senior Associate level) Staying up to date with local and international developments in corporate/M&A law

Requirements:

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa 3-7 years post-articles experience in corporate/M&A law (mid- to top-tier firm experience preferred) Strong academic background (LLB minimum, additional qualifications in corporate/commercial law an advantage) Experience in cross-border transactions is advantageous Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills Commercially minded with strong problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team Strong communication and client engagement skill
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person