Associate Attorney - Commercial Law

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and development

Exposure to varied commercial work

Collaborative team environment

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Performance-based reviews

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its expanding commercial law practice. You will draft and review contracts, provide client advisory services, and assist with dispute resolution for a diverse client base.

The role offers exposure to significant commercial transactions, collaboration with senior partners, and a hybrid work environment in a regional firm supporting Upington’s economic development.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 3–5 years post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong contract review and drafting skills.
• Excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and client-relations capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice to clients on various commercial law issues.
• Assist in management of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and memoranda.
• Support senior attorneys on complex corporate and commercial transactions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Commercial law

Dispute resolution

Client management

Education

Admitted Attorney (High Court)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a driven Associate Attorney to join their expanding commercial law practice in Upington . This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial matters, including contract drafting, advisory services, and dispute resolution, for a diverse client base across the Northern Cape. You will work closely with senior partners, gaining exposure to significant commercial transactions and client interactions. This is an ideal position for an ambitious lawyer seeking to develop their expertise in commercial law within a supportive and dynamic regional firm, contributing to the economic development of the Upington area.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice to clients on various commercial law issues.
• Assist in the management of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Support senior attorneys on complex corporate and commercial transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 3-5 years post-qualification experience in commercial law .
• Solid understanding of contract law, company law, and general commercial principles.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and client relationship management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with performance-based reviews.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide array of commercial legal work.
• A collaborative team environment within the Northern Cape legal sector.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.