Legal Officer - Corporate & Commercial

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Legal Officer to join their team, focusing on Corporate and Commercial matters. The role is primarily remote, with a base in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, offering flexibility for remote work.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on compliance, and support governance for a growing regional business. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, strong research and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or candidate attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience.
• Experience in corporate law and commercial contract drafting and review.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, service level agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on corporate compliance and regulatory matters.
• Assist with the maintenance of corporate records and governance procedures.
• Conduct legal research on various business and commercial law issues.
• Support the management team with legal aspects of operational decisions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when required for specialized advice.
• Manage and organize legal documentation and filings.
• Assist in resolving disputes and claims through negotiation or legal action.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing regional services provider, is seeking a proactive Legal Officer to join their team, focusing on Corporate and Commercial matters . This position is located in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , offering the flexibility of remote work. The successful candidate will provide essential legal support, including drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on compliance, and assisting with corporate governance. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to gain diverse experience within a supportive and developing organization. You will contribute to the company's smooth operations and legal integrity. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, service level agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on corporate compliance and regulatory matters.
• Assist with the maintenance of corporate records and governance procedures.
• Conduct legal research on various business and commercial law issues.
• Support the management team with legal aspects of operational decisions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when required for specialized advice.
• Manage and organize legal documentation and filings.
• Assist in resolving disputes and claims through negotiation or legal action.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or candidate attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in corporate law and commercial contract drafting and review.
• Good understanding of South African company law and general commercial principles.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with the services industry is a plus.

Benefits

A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience, along with standard benefits. This role offers the significant advantage of being primarily remote, providing excellent flexibility. Our client is committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This is a chance to be part of a growing organization and develop your legal career in a supportive setting. You will gain broad exposure to various legal challenges faced by a regional business.