Corporate Solicitor Fee Earner at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as to individuals and families, is seeking a Corporate Solicitor Fee Earner to advise on a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, exits, equity investments, and debt investments.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification, an LLB would be highly advantageous
• Minimum 2-5 years’ postgraduate experience
• Must have proven experience in corporate and commercial law
• Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail is essential
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal principles to real-world scenarios
• Must have a proactive, solution-focused mindset

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Playing a key role in mergers and acquisitions, working alongside partners and senior solicitors, and leading on transactions where appropriate.
• Supporting asset purchase and sale transactions by drafting ancillary documents and facilitating progress throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Assisting with business disposals by completing due diligent responses and preparing supporting documentation.
• Conducting and overseeing comprehensive legal due diligence processes.
• Drafting and reviewing share purchase agreements, disclosure letters, and related documents.
• Handling completion and post-completion matters.
• Engaging in a broad range of corporate legal work, including drafting articles of association and shareholders’ agreements.
• Supervising junior lawyers and trainees, including managing their workloads and providing guidance and feedback.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and client generation projects to support the firm’s growth.