Overview
Junior Associate or Paralegal Jobs in South Africa at DMX Partners
Title: Junior Associate or Paralegal
Company: DMX Partners
Location: South Africa
Company Description
We are a law firm specializing in indirect investments in private markets and our mission is to partner with our clients and deliver seamless, efficient transactions. We take a fresh, client-centric approach to legal transactional support; our team is composed of lawyers and dedicated transaction closers and the role we take also includes tasks typically handled by internal counsel. In the last year, we have closed 100+ transactions across GP-led transactions as well as single line and portfolio LP transactions representing a variety of dedicated secondaries funds, institutional asset managers and family offices.
Opportunity
We are looking for a person with experience working with private markets funds to join us as Transaction Closer (Associate or Paralegal equivalent). This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience in private equity funds or fund administration who enjoys managing complex transactions, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and working in a fast-paced international environment. The role offers significant autonomy, responsibility and exposure to sophisticated private market transactions from day one.
About the Role
You will assist with a broad range of private funds matters, including:
- Supporting a broad range of private markets transactions and legal projects.
- Reviewing and preparing legal and transaction documentation.
- Coordinating transaction timelines and deliverables.
- Liaising with clients, fund managers, investors, administrators and external counsel.
- Supporting investor onboarding processes, including AML/KYC, tax documentation and subscription requirements.
- Reviewing fund documentation and assisting with legal and operational matters.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 1 year of transactional experience working in M&A, real estate, private equity or funds.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working remotely
