At Werkie, we are passionate about connecting top talent with businesses seeking excellence. Our mission is to help our clients grow by providing them with qualified, trusted candidates who can support and strengthen their business goals. Our vision is to be the leading recruitment partner in the industry, known for our commitment to quality, integrity, and ...
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Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Commercial Attorney who specializes in non-litigious corporate and commercial law. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with excellent contract drafting skills and a passion for legal analysis and transactional work.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting and reviewing contracts
Writing legal opinions and conducting legal research
Due diligence and transaction management
Involvement in M&A, negotiations, and commercial transactions
Drafting agreements such as Shareholders Agreements, MOIs, etc.
Job Requirements:
Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field
LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law (advantageous)
Experience & involvement in the preparation of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
5 – 8 years experience
Excellent contract drafting skills
Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and commercial law
Experience with M&A, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Taxation, etc.
Fluent in English (required); Afrikaans is advantageous
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
High attention to detail and fast turnaround times
Must be comfortable working long hours behind a computer to finalize contracts
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