Corporate Attorney

2 months ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Performability Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Attorney to join our team at Performability. As an In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting our company's Mergers and Acquisitions, investment, and other corporate development activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions in all stages, from performing due diligence to drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation.
  • Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A-related materials, including memoranda, applications, and general business correspondences.
  • Assist with capital raising to build or expand the business, which can involve either private or public financing.
  • Work closely with our internal M&A, legal, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts.
  • Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach.
  • Provide advice in business transactions, analyzing and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations with probable impact on the Company.
  • Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing legally binding agreements on behalf of the Company.
  • Conducting due diligence, negotiating, and generally overseeing a wide variety of commercial transactions.
Requirements
  • Five or more years PQE with a combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience, primarily in M&A and venture capital or investment transactions.
  • Extensive understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law.
  • Strong business acumen, with experience in mergers and acquisitions, project management, and negotiations.
  • Ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner.
  • Working knowledge of tax law, company law, corporate finance, employment, and Labour laws.
  • Proven experience with contactable references, personal qualities, and behavioral traits such as self-motivation, analytical and managerial skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, time management skills, multitasking, flexibility, professionalism, approachability, adaptability, superior interpersonal skills, team-first attitude, planning and organizing skills, stress tolerance, efficiency, initiative, excellent oral and written communication skills, high level of confidentiality, proactivity, tact, and diplomacy.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A chance to work with a talented and experienced team.

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