Remote Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Commercial & Corporate Law
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their legal team on a fully remote basis. This role is critical for supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives by managing all legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial exploration through to post-completion integration. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to navigate complex deal structures and ensure successful outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned M&A lawyer to operate with significant autonomy and flexibility, contributing to major corporate events from anywhere, benefiting from a remote-first culture that fosters efficiency and collaboration.
- Lead and manage the legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and drafting of transaction agreements.
- Advise senior management and business teams on M&A strategy, risks, and regulatory considerations.
- Coordinate with external counsel and other advisors to ensure seamless deal execution.
- Manage post-closing integration processes from a legal perspective.
- Develop and maintain internal playbooks and best practices for M&A legal processes.
- Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of specialized experience in M&A transactions.
- Extensive experience managing complex cross-border and domestic M&A deals.
- Proven ability to lead deal teams and advise C-suite executives.
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing a demanding workload in a remote setting.
- Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health and wellness support.
- Significant autonomy and flexibility in managing your work schedule.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful corporate transactions.
- A progressive, remote-first work environment focused on results and collaboration.
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