Senior Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Investment Manager firm Full time

Position Title:
Senior Lawyer (Cape Town) - Agricultural Investments


Company Overview:


A respected Investment Manager is looking for a Senior Lawyer with experience in corporate finance to join their dynamic team.

The individual should be an admitted attorney and a member of the Law Society.

A keen interest in financial services, investments and agricultural industries is required as this role is pivotal in capturing investment opportunities in the agricultural industry.


Key Responsibilities:

Identify investment opportunities within the agriculture industry and manage the implementation of the investment deal from start to finish

Time split as follows:

  • Capital Raising (40%)
  • Involved in capital raising efforts.
  • Foster relationships with potential investors.
  • Assist with the development of strategies for effective fundraising in the agricultural sector.
  • Legal/Deal structuring (20%)
  • Manage the legal aspects of deal structuring for agricultural investments.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements throughout the deal lifecycle.
  • Listing compliance/Spoke person (10%)
  • Oversee listing compliance matters related to agricultural investments.
  • Act as a spokesperson for listed agricultural investments.
  • Administration (10%)
  • Handle administrative tasks related to investment projects.
  • Ensure documentation and processes align with regulatory standards.
  • Investment Management (20%)
  • Assist with the implementation of investment deals from inception to completion.
  • Monitor ongoing agricultural investments.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

  • Professionalism and a commitment to mastery in the legal field.
  • Proactive in proposing innovative solutions.
  • Not confined to tickbox mentalities; seeks comprehensive and strategic approaches.
  • Openminded and adaptable to dynamic environments.
  • Creative thinking and problemsolving skills.
  • Actively curious and eager to explore new possibilities.
  • Crossdiscipline thinker with the ability to connect legal aspects with broader business goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • B.Com (Law) / LLB / BAcc. LLB.
  • Admitted Attorney and a member of the Law Society.
  • Corporate finance experience, incl. transactional due diligence experience.
  • Experience in the corporate commercial departments of toptier law firms with a focus on mergers and acquisitions of listed and unlisted companies in sectors such as private equity and agribusinesses will be advantageous.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

  • Are you an admitted attorney?

Education:

  • Bachelors (required)

Experience:

- corporate finance: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:
- membership with the Law Society? (required)

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