Associate Corporate Counsel — Growth, Contracts & Compliance

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Mentorship

Diverse legal work exposure

Professional development

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Prime Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel in Sandton, Gauteng. The role targets a lawyer with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience to support corporate and commercial matters within a leading financial environment.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, assist on governance and regulatory matters, and collaborate with senior counsel and business stakeholders to manage risks and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of South African company law and contract law principles.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial topics.
• Assist in transactional work including due diligence.
• Maintain contract database and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare legal documents for board meetings and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with business units to advise on legal needs.
• Help develop and implement legal policies and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel in Sandton, Gauteng. The role targets a lawyer with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience to support corporate and commercial matters within a leading financial environment.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, assist on governance and regulatory matters, and collaborate with senior counsel and business stakeholders to manage risks and ensure compliance.