ASSOCIATE IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION DEPARTMENT

ASSOCIATE IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION DEPARTMENT

About Mapongwana Attorneys Inc.:

Mapongwana Attorneys Inc. is a 100% black woman-owned boutique law firm based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Mapongwana Attorneys Inc. specialises in all aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Commercial law, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Labour Law as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance. Mapongwana Attorneys Inc. has made a name for itself as a trusted legal partner to established and emerging corporates, small and medium enterprises, high net-worth individuals, and State- Owned Companies. We have also earned a reputation for being dependable and going beyond the call of duty in providing strategic legal solutions to best cater to each client’s needs.

The Culture of Mapongwana Attorneys Inc.:

We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team that is growing. Our key motivation is to provide exceptionally good and efficient service to all our clients. We go above and beyond for our clients and always aim to exceed expectations.

We hold the highest degree of ethics in relation to our clients, between our team members, and our colleagues in the profession. We value openness, honesty and integrity and are looking for a candidate with similar values.

The Ideal Candidate:

Reporting to the Director, we are looking for a high-performing, technical and innovative Associate with experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and General Corporate Commercial law. The ideal candidate must be a self-starting leader who works independently while being a team player.

The candidate must hold the highest ethics and professionalism and must conduct themselves in a manner that is in line with the standards as set in the Legal Practice Council’s Code of Conduct for Attorneys.

Qualifications and Experience:
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  • Completed LLB degree and admission as an Attorney
  • Minimum 1 – 3 years’ post admission experience in corporate commercial law
  • LLM in Commercial Law would be an advantage
  • Must have extensive experience in all aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A),Corporate Commercial Law – including but not limited to structuring commercial transactions, drafting and vetting of all M&A transaction related agreements
  • Experience in Mining Law will be an added advantage
  • Strong knowledge of Company Law and Corporate Governance
  • Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy with the attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and providing innovative solutions to complex transactions
  • The ability to nurture and manage client relationships
  • Accurate billing and general practice management. Proficiency with AJS will be an added advantage

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • A self-starter who will manage complex transactions working alongside the Director
  • Advising on M&A and other corporate commercial transactions
  • Undertaking and managing due diligence exercises
  • Negotiating, reviewing and drafting of various commercial agreements
  • Conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions
  • Supervising juniors (depending on experience)

Remuneration:

Commensurate with market standards and the candidate’s experience, skills and abilities.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested to join our team, please submit your curriculum vitae to: recruitment@mapongwana.co.za
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.