Senior Associate – Business Advisory / Regulatory and Legal Issue, Pointe-Noire, Congo

Reference Number: JA-SB-010

Job Description: 

There is an exciting opportunity for a focused and dynamic individual in one of the leading international legal practices in Africa. Currently operating in Africa and Germany. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg with over 200 lawyers and business advisors operating across 54 African countries, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm assists corporations, financial institutions and governmental entities with their critical business, regulatory and legal issues both regionally and internationally.

The Law Group is looking for senior associates with experience in the following areas:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy
• Corporate and Commercial
• Taxation and Investment
• Banking and Finance

The company is looking for a candidate who has experience in the Energy sector (preferential), but other sectors could translate such as banking and finance, mining, corporate and commercial, etc. The candidate will be based in Pointe-Noire but will be required to travel extensively across the continent and Europe to assist clients with agreements and negotiations. International transaction experience with global corporations, banks, governmental institutions etc. is essential. The candidate will be required to also lead a team of associates if required.

Experience

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer in an international law firm
• Can build and maintain relationships with large clients and governmental institutions
• Be able to lead and manage multiple teams of legal professionals in different jurisdictions
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be highly organized and able to prioritize and manage workload
• Possess leadership qualities, analytical and practical problem-solving skills
• Be able to think outside-the-box and work under pressure
• Be comfortable with working in a multicultural setting

• Fluency in written and spoken French & English
• The position will require extensive international travel.

Qualifications

• LLB
• LLM or MBA would be advantageous

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected] .

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable position

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.