736 Senior Associate jobs in South Africa

We kindly request you to read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the required qualifications. Please note that this is a Project Finance role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing, running, and building complex financial models for project evaluation and finance structuring, primarily in power, renewables, clean hydrogen, water, infrastructure, and selectively real estate.
• Analyzing finance documentation, drafting term sheets, and working with diverse financing products (loans, bonds, equity, derivatives, etc.).
• Supporting origination, due diligence, credit processes, and transaction closings.
• Collaborating with senior team members on structuring, execution, administration, and negotiations.
• Preparing detailed proposals, information memoranda, teasers, and client presentations.

YOUR PROFILE

• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in a financial capacity within a reputable advisory firm or a large corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning frameworks and practical applications, including experience of project finance modelling.
• Advanced analytical abilities, with proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models in Excel.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles; possession of a recognized accounting qualification is considered advantageous.
• Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics); a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is viewed favorably.
• Familiarity with the FAST financial modeling standard is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively within geographically dispersed, remote-working teams.

OUR OFFER IN BRIEF

• Work on cutting-edge project equity and debt transactions, providing bid support to clients, or supporting governments on procuring strategic infrastructure, globally in a dynamic top advisory boutique.
• Execute transactions under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Be part of a rapidly growing internationally renowned, multi-jurisdiction expert team.
• Develop your profile in the exciting energy transition and infrastructure industries.
• Enjoy attractive remuneration.

ABOUT CRANMORE AND THE ROLE

As an award-winning entrepreneurial project and corporate finance advisory boutique focusing on infrastructure and energy transition globally, Cranmore continues to grow. We are now building up the next phase of our execution capacity to support our clients in driving energy transition and strategic infrastructure development.

As part of this, we are seeking Project Finance Senior Associates and Managers, based in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

As an integral part of the Cranmore team, you will work with blue-chip global clients and growth companies in project finance, raising debt or equity, providing bid support, or advising governments, focusing on utilities, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, or core infrastructure sectors. You will work in close collaboration with senior transactors, delivering analysis and advice of the highest standards — timely completion of deliverables — and receiving extensive exposure to senior client executives.

Job Description
Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf. Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role.

Performs tasks related to various project administrative, logistical and support activities to assist with achievement of project team milestones. Responsible for input, processing, interpreting, tracking, follow-up and analysis of various data and requests within company tracking systems and processes related to project management and support. Executes assignments requiring research, problem solving and judgment ensuring compliance with and adherence to company standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies foundational knowledge of Project Support software, processes and tools.
• Under direct supervision, supports projects using defined and standardized methodologies.
• Accurately generates and maintains standard reports and project documentation in a time sensitive manner.
• Coordinates status meetings, tracks and distributes meeting minutes.
• Coordinates data processing, including milestone collection and reporting.
• May, under defined procedures, assist with invoice and contract management.
• Researches credit requests.
• Learns from and builds relationships with other project team members.
• Recognizes and draws the attention of others to incomplete or insufficient information.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Education or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Project Support.
• Good business English skills (Written and spoken).

About Us
Why should you join Diebold Nixdorf?
Brightest minds + technology and innovation + business transformation The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability.
–Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• To all recruitment agencies: Diebold Nixdorf does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diebold Nixdorf employees or any other organization location. Diebold Nixdorf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**

We are a global Company operating in multiple Locations and Entities. As we are keen to find the best solution for our candidates several legal entities might be applicable for a Job offer. A List of our operating entities can be found
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We are seeking a highly skilled mid-level to senior associate to join our dynamic team and play a key role in managing trade mark litigation cases for high profile international and local clients across a variety of industries in South Africa and other African jurisdictions. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting three partners in the team in a variety of contentious trade mark matters, including oppositions, cancellations, company name objections and trade mark and copyright enforcement matters. The successful candidate will be someone with sufficient experience in the field to enable them to work largely independently but under partner supervision. The role also requires contributing to the development of junior professionals in the team and business development initiatives. This is a deadline- driven practice with an international reach, requiring adaptability and quick thinking. The successful candidate will need strong organisational skills and proven experience with practice management.  

Duties include, but are not limited to: -

• Analysing instructions and sets of facts and preparing legal advice and opinions


• Preparing correspondence to clients and opponents


• Drafting letters of demand and undertakings


• Drafting affidavits, pleadings and notices for litigation purposes


• Preparing marketing material, including articles for publication, and participating in speaking opportunities


• Conducting research


• Diarising and administering own diary files.


• Dealing with urgent matters promptly and efficiently and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time


• Giving instructions to, and supervising, candidate attorneys, paralegals and secretaries to complete more routine tasks such as indexing and pagination


• Preparing monthly reports for clients on the status of various matters being handled on their behalf


• Checking prebills to ensure that the amounts charged align with the work done and client's billing requirements are met


• Coordinating with foreign counsel on international matters, filings, maintenance


• Effect portfolio transfers and manage large client portfolios


• Researching law and drafting opinions


• Dealing with a variety of IP related litigation matters, including matters relating to trade mark infringement, cancellation and opposition, name objections and domain name disputes


• Dealing with enquiries and advising clients in relation to copyright queries and dealing with litigation relating to copyright disputes especially software


• Drafting IP sections of due diligence reports, analyzing IP in the context of commercial transactions

Skills and knowledge

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and problem-solving within a property law context.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional correspondence and client interaction. Experience with trade mark litigation, especially High Court motion proceedings, specifically, the drafting and filing of pleadings, affidavits and notices


• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write succinctly


• Strong mentoring and team management capabilities


• Ability to manage large volumes of matters for high profile clients and deliver commercially focused legal solutions


• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.


• Meticulousness and attention to detail.

 Qualification/s

• LLB Degree


• Qualified trademark practitioner


• Experience with trademark and copyright enforcement in African territories (i.e. not only in South Africa)


• Knowledge of and experience with Patricia and/or Net docs


• Admission as an attorney and 5 to 7 years PQE, preferably at a top-tier law firm


• Flexibility to work after hours is a requirement from time to time.

*Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a competency assessment. 

An
Associate or Senior Associate
role has become available to join the
Dispute Resolution
department at the
Johannesburg
offices of
ENS
.

OVERVIEW

The candidates will be expected to work, amongst others, with clients, counsel, correspondent attorneys and sheriffs, as well as be involved in and manage elements of pre-litigation, litigation processes (such as applications, actions, arbitrations and appeals) and alternative dispute resolution matters (such as negotiation or mediation).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with clients and/or counsel
• Giving high quality legal advice to clients
• Discussing complex legal issues with clients, attorneys and counsel
• Analysing probable outcomes based on legal research
• Interpreting laws, rules and regulations
• Drafting legal opinions
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and notices
• Gathering and compiling evidence
• Participating in the interview of witnesses and preparing witness statements
• Preparing cases for hearing by way of trial, applications or arbitration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
• Litigating in civil courts, tribunals and arbitrations
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with clients
• Assisting directors with preparation of training and other presentations
• Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
• Contributing to the Team's and the firms Knowledge Banks

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa. In addition thereto, the candidate should possess the following:

• At least 3 years post articles experience in commercial litigation
• Strong academic background
• Court, arbitration and mediation experience will be an advantage
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation, arbitrations and mediations
• Passion for litigation
• Keen to learn and grow
• The ability to self-regulate
• The ability to successfully work as a member of a team
• Being proactive in achieving goals and exceeding goals
• Going the extra mile
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards
• Ability to handle high volumes and many matters as well as meet deadlines with the view to adding value to the business by delivering the required results
• Ability to assist with knowledge transfer to junior professionals and other fee earners and take advantage of team interactions
• Ability to produce consistent high quality work
• Display honesty and integrity at all times
• Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally, with good presentation skills
• Being proactive in marketing yourself, the team and the firm

It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general. In addition, the candidate must be ambitious, achievement-oriented, focused and able to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on
20 October 2025.