About the Role

We are seeking a technically excellent, commercially minded Banking and Finance Attorney to join MBA Inc. as a key member of our team. The successful candidate will advise local and international lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and funders on a broad range of financing transactions, manage deal execution from diligence to documentation and closing, draft and negotiate security and ancillary documentation, and provide regulatory and compliance input relevant to banking and credit transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise financing agreements (including LMA-style bilateral and syndicated facilities), facility letters, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Advise on and prepare security structures (movable/immovable, cessions of rights, guarantees, pledges, and registration processes).
• Conduct and co-ordinate legal due diligence for financing, acquisitions, and project finance deals; identify legal, regulatory, and title risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Draft and provide enforceability/legal opinions and liaise with external counsel in other jurisdictions.
• Keep clients and senior partners appraised of market, regulatory, and precedent developments affecting banking transactions.
• Manage client relationships, attend negotiations, and supervise/joinment junior fee earners.

Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent) and admission as an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa.
• 10+ years post-admission experience in commercial lending, syndicated loans, security documentation, and project/asset finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience preparing LMA-style documentation.
• Commercial awareness and ability to structure deals that achieve client objectives while managing legal risk.
• Experience advising banks, DFIs, private equity sponsors, or project financiers.
• Experience in dealing with financial sector laws and regulations, regulatory filings, and fintech matters.
• Experience in dealing with local and international debt and equity capital markets finance instruments, including a solid understanding of the relevant JSE listing requirements.

Qualifications

(This section is skipped as there are no separate mentions of education/certifications beyond the original requirements)

Salary & Benefits

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and skills and is subject to negotiation. (This section is kept in its entirety, as it was mentioned in the original job description)

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are unable to apply via Placement Partner, kindly submit the following to .za:

• Detailed CV.
• Certified copy of Identity Document.
• Certified copies of qualifications.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

About the Role

We are seeking a technically excellent, commercially minded Banking and Finance Attorney to join our team at MBA Inc. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic insight, and proven expertise to drive the continued success of our company. We are looking for an individual who can advise local and international lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and funders on a broad range of financing transactions, manage deal execution from diligence to documentation and closing, draft and negotiate security and ancillary documentation, and provide regulatory and compliance input relevant to banking and credit transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise financing agreements (including LMA-style bilateral and syndicated facilities), facility letters, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Advise on and prepare security structures (movable/immovable, cessions of rights, guarantees, pledges, and registration processes).
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for financing, acquisitions, and project finance deals; identify legal, regulatory, and title risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Draft and provide enforceability/legal opinions and liaise with external counsel in other jurisdictions.
• Keep clients and senior partners appraised of market, regulatory, and precedent developments affecting banking transactions.
• Manage client relationships, attend negotiations, and supervise/mentor junior fee earners.

Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent) and admission as an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa.
• 10+ years post-admission experience in commercial lending, syndicated loans, security documentation, and project/asset finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience preparing LMA-style documentation.
• Commercial awareness and ability to structure deals that achieve client objectives while managing legal risk.
• Experience advising banks, DFIs, private equity sponsors, or project financiers.
• Experience in dealing with financial sector laws and regulations, regulatory filings, and fintech matters.
• Experience in dealing with local and international debt and equity capital markets finance instruments, including a solid understanding of the relevant JSE listing requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed LLB Degree

Salary & Benefits

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and skills and is subject to negotiation.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are unable to apply via Placement Partner, kindly submit the following to .za:

• Detailed CV.
• Certified copy of Identity Document.
• Certified copies of qualifications.