Senior Associate Attorney

17 hours ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Maine Fractals (Pty) Ltd Full time

This role is offered by a respected law firm based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Maine Fractals (Pty) Ltd is managing recruitment on their behalf.

Our award-winning law firm client in Sandton is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with deep transactional expertise across Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Role Purpose: The Senior Associate Attorney will provide expert legal advice and transactional leadership on complex matters. This includes overseeing high-level client engagements, drafting and negotiating critical legal instruments, leading due diligence teams, and contributing strategically to business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Finance

  • Advise clients (including lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions) on structured finance, project finance, and general banking transactions
  • Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documentation, and related finance instruments
  • Ensure compliance with banking and financial regulations
  • Handle cross-border financing deals and liaise with international counsel

Corporate & Commercial

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including shareholders' agreements, service level agreements, JV agreements, and procurement contracts
  • Advise on corporate structuring, governance, compliance, and regulatory issues
  • Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments
  • Support company secretarial matters and corporate restructuring initiatives

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Lead and manage all phases of M&A transactions, including due diligence, term sheets, regulatory filings, and post-transaction integration
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents such as SPAs, MOUs, NDAs, and other corporate agreements
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities for merger approvals and compliance
  • Conduct legal risk analyses and present findings to clients and internal teams

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong technical legal drafting and negotiation skills
  • In-depth knowledge of South African corporate, commercial, and financial law
  • Ability to lead transactions independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent client relationship management and business development skills
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
  • Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Qualifications:

  • LLB Degree (Master's in Commercial Law or related field is advantageous)
  • Admitted attorney in South Africa
  • Minimum of 8–10 years post-admission experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Client satisfaction and retention
  • Number and value of transactions handled
  • Quality and timeliness of legal work delivered
  • Contribution to business development and thought leadership
  • Mentoring and development of junior staff

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg Compensation: Market-related and negotiable based on experience. Employment Type: Full-time, on-site.

Application Instructions: Please include the job title "Senior Associate Attorney" in your application subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. Visit or send your CV and a short motivation to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R85 000,00 - R95 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have hands-on experience in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, or Mergers & Acquisitions? - Reject if "No"
  • Are you an admitted attorney in South Africa? - Reject if "No"

Work Location: In person

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