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SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
(Corporate & Commercial; Banking & Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions)
📌 What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking applicants who can clearly demonstrate their contribution to key transactions. Please outline the nature of the work handled, your specific role, and your involvement at each stage — from due diligence to closing.
Please note:
Applicants must have current experience in a practising law firm. Candidates working as corporate legal advisors or in-house counsel will not be considered for this position.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a structured transaction summary as part of the next step in the process.
Salary: Negotiable based on experience (Full Time)
Closing Date: April 30 2026
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Purpose
Our client, a respected law firm based in Sandton, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to provide expert legal advice and transactional leadership on complex matters across Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The Senior Associate will oversee high-level client engagements, draft and negotiate critical legal instruments, lead due diligence teams, and contribute strategically to business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. 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 in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
- Handle cross-border financing deals and liaise with international counsel as needed.
- 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 for clients.
- Support clients with 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 (or relevant jurisdiction) 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 focusing on banking & finance, corporate law, and M&A.
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.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
(Corporate & Commercial; Banking & Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions)
📌 What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking applicants who can clearly demonstrate their contribution to key transactions. Please outline the nature of the work handled, your specific role, and your involvement at each stage — from due diligence to closing.
Please note:
Applicants must have current experience in a practising law firm. Candidates working as corporate legal advisors or in-house counsel will not be considered for this position.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a structured transaction summary as part of the next step in the process.
Salary: Negotiable based on experience (Full Time)
Closing Date: April 30 2026
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Purpose:
Our client, a respected law firm based in Sandton, is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to support senior attorneys in delivering expert legal counsel and transactional guidance across Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The Junior Associate will manage high-level client engagements, draft and negotiate key legal documents, lead due diligence processes, and support business development activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. 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 in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
Handle cross-border financing deals and liaise with international counsel as needed.
2. 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 for clients.
Support clients with company secretarial matters and corporate restructuring initiatives.
3. Mergers & Acquisitions
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 (or relevant jurisdiction) 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 3-5 years post-admission experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal
environment focusing on banking & finance, corporate law, and M&A.
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.
To Apply
- Click the “Apply Now” button and complete your details. Please ensure you clearly specify the job title you’re applying for.
- Alternatively, you may send your CV and a short motivation to hr@mainefractals.com. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY
(Corporate & Commercial; Banking & Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions)
Salary: Market-related, negotiable based on experiencee (Full Time)
Closing Date: April 30 2026
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng (Office-based)
Job Purpose
To provide efficient, accurate, and confidential administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring the smooth running of legal processes and client services.
Key Responsibilities
Document Preparation
- Draft, format, proofread, and edit complex legal documents, including contracts, agreements, memoranda, briefs, and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and firm policies in all documentation.
File Management
- Managing and organizing legal files, both in physical and digital formats, ensuring documents are filed appropriately and can be easily accessed when needed.
- Retrieve and file documents as needed.
Administrative Support
- Co-ordinating and managing directors’ schedules, including setting up meetings and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Prepare and process invoices, track expenses, and assist with financial administration related to legal matters.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence with discretion and professionalism.
Client Communication
- Assisting with client communication and maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor when interacting with clients.
- Assist with client on-boarding, intake processes, and maintain accurate client records.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary in a corporate commercial environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Legal Secretarial Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent).
Desired Skills
- Interest in law and legal practice.
- In-depth understanding of legal terminology, procedures and corporate commercial law.
- Fast and accurate typing skills (minimum 60 words per minute).
- Experience with legal practice management software (AJS or similar).
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Salary: Negotiable based on experience (Full Time)
Closing Date: November 30 2025
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Summary:
Our client, a respected law firm based in Sandton, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to join our finance team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Finance Manager and contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance Department. The ideal candidate must have legal bookkeeping knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities:
Sending invoices to clients.
Assist with collection of payments from debtors.
Capturing of supplier invoices on AJS.
Preparation of payments to creditors.
Processing of daily bank reconciliations.
Processing of month end reconciliations.
Processing of Trust Transfers.
Allocations of payments and receipts on AJS.
Maintain orderly filing of the financial documents.
Assist with audit preparations.
Attending to queries from clients and suppliers.
Performing other duties as required.
Assist the financial reporting.
SARS VAT and PAYE processing.
Skills And Qualifications:
Diploma in Accounting or a financial related qualification.
Attention to detail.
Legal Bookkeeping.
Able to multitask, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good data entry skills.
Great interpersonal and customer service skills.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Salary: Market-related, negotiable based on experiencee (Full Time)
Closing Date: November 30 2025
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng (Office-based)
Job Purpose
Our client, an accomplished law firm based in Sandton, is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure that all operations and business transactions adhere to applicable legal requirements and internal policies. Success in this role requires a dependable professional who confidently makes sound decisions and stands by them. The position is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates in a legal and ethical manner while achieving its business objectives. You will also be responsible for staying informed about evolving regulations, internal standards, and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Monitoring
- Monitor and analyze regulatory changes that may impact the organization.
- Maintain a register of relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Stay up to date with regulatory developments within andoutside of the company, as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
Policy and Procedure Development
- Support the development and review of compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure policies and procedures are effectively communicated and understood by employees.
- Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
Risk Assessment and Management
- Participate in risk assessments and identify potential compliance risks.
- Evaluate business activities (e.g.,investments, contractual agreements) to assess compliance risk.
- Assess the company’s future ventures to identify potential compliance risks.
- Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Internal Controls
- Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence.
- Review and test internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines.
Investigations and Reporting
- Support internal investigations into potential compliance breaches.
- Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Training and Collaboration
- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
- Address concerns and questions on legal compliance.
- Collaborate with HR to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
Tendering Compliance
- Support and manage tendering processes, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies.
- Review tender documentation for legal and procedural compliance.
- Liaise with relevant departments to ensure proper governance in tender submissions.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Compliance Officer.
- 3–5 years of experience in tendering and procurement compliance.
- Degree in law, business administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated familiarity with risk management principles and industry standards.
- Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
- Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
To Apply
- Click the “Apply Now” button and complete your details. Please ensure you clearly specify the job title you’re applying for.
- Alternatively, you may send your CV and a short motivation to hr@mainefractals.com. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.