About us
Fortune Capital Holdings is Cape Town - based holding company focused on acquiring and scaling small to medium sized logistics businesses.
We acquire companies through seller financing, bank debt, and government funding programs, targeting businesses generating R5 million - R10 million in annual revenue.
Our long term goal is to build a R500 million logistics portfolio and strategically exit through sales to competitors or private equity firms.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced M&A Lawyer to join our executive board as Chief Lawyer Officer (CLO). This is an equity based leadership role offering 5 - 10% ownership shares in Fortune Capital Holdings
The CLO will provide legal leadership in acquisitions, deal structuring, compliance and contracts, ensuring that our acquisition strategy is executed smoothly and in full legal compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including negotiations, deal structuring and contracts.
- Conduct legal due diligence on acquisition targets.
- Ensure compliance with South African corporate, tax and regulatory laws
- Draft and review shareholder agreement, purchase agreements and financing documents.
- Advise on risk management and corporate governance
- Represent the company in negotiations with sellers, banks, and government agencies
- Provide legal counsel to the Board of Directors and CEO on strategic decisions
Ideal Candidate
- LLB degree (LLM or MBA advantageous)
- 5 + years of experience in mergers and acquisition, corporate law or commercial transactions
- Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa preferred
- Strong background in deal structuring , contracts and compliance
- Experience working with banks, government funding programs and private equity firms is an advantage
- Retired or senior lawyers with M&A exposure are encouraged to apply
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate as a strategic partner
What we offer
- 5 - 10% equity ownership in Fortune Capital Holdings
- A board seat alongside other senior executives
- The opportunity to shape and protect a R500 million logistics portfolio
- A leadership role that values strategic expertise, legal insight and long term impact
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
