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Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Vereeniging, EmfuleniFull-time2026-10-30

Core

Lead and manage M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, while conducting due diligence and advising on corporate structuring.

Role type

Senior Legal Counsel (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Builds

M&A agreements, term sheets, and related documentation for corporate finance activities

Domain

Industrial sector, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Required skills

M&A transaction management, legal due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, financial statement analysis, business valuation

Preferred skills

Experience in a corporate legal department or top-tier law firm

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead and manage M&A transactions, conduct legal due diligence and identify risks, draft and negotiate M&A agreements, liaise with internal teams and external advisors, advise on corporate structuring and post-transaction integration, ensure regulatory compliance, manage corporate reorganizations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC