Senior Legal Advisor: Equity Transactions at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Key Performance Areas:

Legal Advisory Functions: 

• Collaborate with project teams to support Investment Officers in structuring equity transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on equity investment opportunities and transactions to identify any legal risks or issues that need to be addressed
• Provide advice on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of equity investments.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients or internal stakeholders on equity-related matters.
• Review and draft term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and related equity transaction documentation.
• Lead negotiations on equity transactions with clients, co-investors, and stakeholders to achieve favourable legal outcomes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to equity investments.
• Manage relationships with internal and external counsel for complex equity transactions.
• Provide legal support on issues arising in relation to equity exits or restructuring.
• Offer ongoing support in monitoring equity portfolios from a legal perspective.
• Handle disputes related to equity transactions and oversee the legal aspects of governance issues in relation to equity stakes held by the DBSA. 
• Provide training to legal staff or other units on equity-related legal issues and best practices.
• Perform other legal services to business as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Legal postgraduate qualification.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law environment gained at a commercial banking, specialist law firm/ corporate or similar institution.
• Extensive experience in equity investments, private equity structures, asset management funds, en commandite partnerships, including structuring, negotiation, and legal documentation.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in public-private partnership projects which include equity components.