Junior Corporate Lawyer

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional dev

Exposure to corporate/commercial work

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in London is seeking a Junior Corporate Lawyer to join the legal team in East London. You will assist in drafting agreements, conduct legal research, maintain corporate records and support transactional work under supervision.

Ideal candidate has up to 3 years PQE in corporate/commercial law, strong research and drafting skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers mentorship, exposure to a wide range of matters, and opportunities to grow within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with up to 3 years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Solid understanding of corporate law principles.
• Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research on various corporate and commercial law issues.
• Maintain corporate registers and ensure compliance with company secretarial duties.
• Support senior lawyers in M&A transactions, due diligence, and other corporate activities.
• Assist with the preparation of board resolutions and other corporate governance documents.
• Liaise with clients and external counsel as directed by senior legal staff.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney with up to 3 years PQE in corporate/commercial law

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Corporate Lawyer to join their legal team in East London . This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters, supporting the more senior members of the legal department. You will assist in drafting agreements, conducting legal research, managing corporate records, and supporting transactional work. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possess strong foundational legal knowledge, and is keen to develop their career in corporate law within the vibrant business community of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research on various corporate and commercial law issues.
• Maintain corporate registers and ensure compliance with company secretarial duties.
• Support senior lawyers in M&A transactions, due diligence, and other corporate activities.
• Assist with the preparation of board resolutions and other corporate governance documents.
• Liaise with clients and external counsel as directed by senior legal staff.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with up to 3 years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Solid understanding of South African corporate law principles.
• Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and standard office software.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and contribute within a team in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Excellent mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide array of corporate and commercial legal work.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a reputable organization.