Hybrid Associate Legal Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to support corporate and commercial legal matters in Vereeniging. The role targets lawyers with 3-5 years PQE, focusing on contract reviews, legal research, and regulatory compliance within a growing business.

You will collaborate with the Senior Legal Counsel in drafting and negotiating agreements, maintaining documentation, and contributing to governance and board-level preparations. Hybrid work model offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research and support regulatory compliance.
• Maintain day-to-day legal operations and documentation.
• Prepare documentation for corporate transactions and board meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from various business units.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Education

Admitted Attorney

3-5 years PQE

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to support corporate and commercial legal matters in Vereeniging. The role targets lawyers with 3-5 years PQE, focusing on contract reviews, legal research, and regulatory compliance within a growing business.

You will collaborate with the Senior Legal Counsel in drafting and negotiating agreements, maintaining documentation, and contributing to governance and board-level preparations. Hybrid work model offered to support work-life balance.