Corporate Finance Lawyer

Locations: To be determined: Mauritius, Johannesburg, Rwanda or Benin Preferably. Open to Flexible Hybrid working 

Language: Bi-lingual (French/ English) 

Job Summary 

The Corporate Finance Lawyer will have experience negotiating corporate finance transactions including tax equity financing agreements, merger &, acquisition, deal structuring of debt and other securities. 

Other Responsibilities 

  • • Attend to all aspects and issues related to The Business corporate project. 
  • • Structuring, negotiating and documenting financing arrangements for corporate credits etc. 
  • • Responsible for handling general corporate matters including equity/debt financing transactions and corporate governance counseling 
  • • Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations as it relates with corporate financing. 
  • • Represents and Negotiate financial deals on behalf of the company. 
  • • Responsible for ensuring the business corporate finances are protected and operating legally. 
  • • Provide Legal advice in business deals and investments. 
  • • Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on corporate finance matters. 

Education, Qualifications and Expertise: 

  • • Law Degree from a reputable institution and Active bar membership from an accredited law school. 
  • • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role with a large law firm or corporate organization 
  • • Strong experience in corporate financing, experience with renewables or distributed energy resources strongly preferred. 

Personal Attributes and Traits: 

  • • Strong drafting and negotiation skills 
  • • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail. 
  • • A commitment to client service and the ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize matters 
  • • Well-organized and hardworking, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 
  • • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal groups members. 
  • • Unquestionable ethics and integrity, sound judgment. 

Remuneration Attractive