Bloemfontein Junior Legal Counsel — Mentored Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive starting salary

Medical aid and provident fund

Mentorship from experienced legal pros

Opportunities for professional dev and

Paid study leave for professional dev.

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Employee wellness initiatives

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Junior Legal Counsel. You will support senior counsel across corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance, gaining broad practical exposure in a growing legal team.

The role is ideal for a recently qualified attorney seeking mentorship, hands-on drafting and research experience, and a strong foundation for a legal career within a professional, ethical workplace.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with less than 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong academic record and foundational knowledge of South African law.
• Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Proficient in legal drafting and review.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and integrity.

Responsabilités

• Assist senior legal counsel in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Conduct legal research on various legal issues relevant to the company's operations.
• Support the corporate secretarial function, including minute-taking and compliance checks.
• Help maintain and update legal records and databases.
• Assist with legal documentation for corporate transactions and projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant South African legislation.
• Provide general legal support to various business departments.
• Participate in internal audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor legal developments and communicate relevant updates.
• Respond to routine legal inquiries from internal stakeholders.

Connaissances

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formation

Admitted Attorney

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research tools

Description du poste

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Junior Legal Counsel. You will support senior counsel across corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance, gaining broad practical exposure in a growing legal team.

The role is ideal for a recently qualified attorney seeking mentorship, hands-on drafting and research experience, and a strong foundation for a legal career within a professional, ethical workplace.