Junior Corporate Attorney

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship

Diverse corporate experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Corporate Attorney to join the legal team in Kimberley, Canada, with a hybrid work setup. You will assist on mergers and acquisitions, governance, and commercial contracts while working closely with senior attorneys and performing research.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years PQE and a solid grounding in corporate law, with strong writing, research, and analytical skills, plus good communication and organization to thrive in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 1-4 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of company law and corporate governance.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a hybrid work setting.
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate agreements, resolutions, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters and prepare memorandums.
• Support senior attorneys in due diligence processes for corporate transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with compliance filings.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external counsel as directed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal policies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted attorney (1-4 years PQE)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Corporate Attorney to join their legal team in Kimberley . This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial contracts. You will work closely with senior attorneys on a variety of matters, providing legal support and conducting research. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possess strong foundational legal knowledge, and thrives in a hybrid work environment, balancing collaborative office time with the flexibility of remote work, ensuring they contribute effectively to the team's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, resolutions, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters and prepare memorandums.
• Support senior attorneys in due diligence processes for corporate transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with compliance filings.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external counsel as directed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal policies.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with 1-4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Solid understanding of South African company law and corporate governance principles.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a hybrid work setting.
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for review and increase.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Mentorship and training opportunities from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to a diverse range of corporate legal work.