Hybrid Junior Associate, Commercial Law – East London

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and pension fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship from senior lawyers

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a well-established law firm in East London seeking a Junior Associate for its commercial law department. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering exposure to contract drafting, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution under senior partners and clients.

The ideal candidate is an Admitted SA attorney with an LLB, 0–3 years’ PQE, strong research ability and excellent communication skills, ready to build a career in the Eastern Cape

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with an LLB degree.
• 0-3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong academic record and interest in commercial/corporate law.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior lawyers with contract drafting, negotiation, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on varied issues.
• Draft, review and amend commercial agreements, leases and other legal documents.
• Support due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Assist in managing client relationships and communications.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Legal research databases

Office software

Job description

Placements24 is representing a well-established law firm in East London seeking a Junior Associate for its commercial law department. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering exposure to contract drafting, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution under senior partners and clients.

The ideal candidate is an Admitted SA attorney with an LLB, 0–3 years’ PQE, strong research ability and excellent communication skills, ready to build a career in the Eastern Cape