Associate Legal Counsel

Placements24; Polokwane; In loco; ZAR 500.000 - 700.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to support commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution within a growing logistics company.

You will work office-based with senior legal mentors, collaborating with multiple business units and maintaining corporate records while developing expertise in supply chain law.

Competenze

• Admitted Attorney or Legal Practitioner with up to 4 years post-qualification experience.
• LLB or equivalent.
• Solid contract and corporate law knowledge.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn supply chain and logistics law.
• Full-time work from Polokwane office.
• In good standing with the legal professional body.

Mansioni

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, leases, and other legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, employment, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations impacting the logistics industry.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with corporate governance matters.
• Provide legal support for business transactions and operational activities.
• Liaise with external counsel as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
• Help manage intellectual property portfolios.
• Stay informed about legal developments relevant to the company's operations.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Formazione

LLB degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding logistics and supply chain company in Polokwane , is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Legal Counsel . This role is integral to supporting the company's legal operations and compliance efforts. As an office-based position, you will have direct access to senior legal mentors and colleagues, providing an excellent environment for professional development. You will be involved in a wide range of legal matters, including contract review, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational understanding of commercial law and a keen desire to learn and grow within a corporate legal setting. You will work closely with various business units to provide timely and practical legal advice. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of legal excellence and offers a stable career path for ambitious legal professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to establish your legal career within a dynamic industry in the Limpopo province.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, leases, and other legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research on various issues related to corporate law, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations impacting the logistics industry.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with corporate governance matters.
• Provide legal support for business transactions and operational activities.
• Liaise with external counsel as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
• Help manage intellectual property portfolios.
• Stay informed about legal developments relevant to the company's operations.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Legal Practitioner with up to 4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of contract law and corporate law principles.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in an office environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in supply chain and logistics law.
• Must be able to work full-time from our Polokwane office.
• Member in good standing with the legal professional body.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges in the logistics sector.
• Stable employment with a growing company in Polokwane .
• Colleagueship within a supportive legal department.
• Contribution to key business decisions and operational success.