Associate Legal Advisor

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Growth-focused team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Associate Legal Advisor to support the legal department in Mahikeng. You will assist senior counsel on corporate and commercial matters, draft contracts, conduct legal research, and help ensure regulatory compliance across operations.

Role offers exposure to diverse legal challenges in a corporate setting with opportunities for professional development. Ideal for a qualified lawyer looking to expand expertise in a dynamic, provincial-capital environment.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration in a North West context.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in providing opinions and advice to business units.
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts, agreements and policy documents.
• Conduct legal research on applicable legislation and case law.
• Support compliance initiatives and internal investigations.
• Manage and organize legal documentation and correspondence.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the North West business sector, is seeking a motivated and diligent Associate Legal Advisor to support their legal department in Mahikeng . This role is designed for a legal professional looking to expand their expertise by working on a variety of corporate and commercial legal matters. You will assist senior counsel in providing legal opinions, drafting contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the company's operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career within a challenging and rewarding environment, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in a key provincial capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in providing legal opinions and advice to business units.
• Draft, review, and amend commercial contracts, agreements, and policy documents.
• Conduct legal research on relevant legislation and case law affecting the company.
• Support compliance initiatives and internal investigations.
• Manage and organize legal documentation and correspondence.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration in a North West business context .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialization.
• A supportive team environment focused on growth.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges in a corporate setting.