Junior Associate

University of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare seeks an experienced Admitted Attorney based in Pretoria to join its legal team. The role focuses on corporate governance, contract law, risk management and regulatory compliance while delivering strategic legal advice and drafting essential documents.

Responsibilities include advising on PFMA/MFMA issues, drafting agreements, researching statutes, and maintaining risk registers to protect client interests.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and admission as attorney required.
• 3–5 years post‑admission experience in legal practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and legal vetting skills.
• Proven ability to conduct legal research and assess risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on PFMA/MFMA, contracts and governance.
• Draft, review and vet legal agreements and opinions.
• Conduct legal research and issue sound opinions.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support labour‑related matters when required.
• Coordinate policy reviews and ensure statutory compliance.
• Maintain legal risk registers and records.
• Prepare legal guidance and information materials.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal vetting

Legal research

Risk management

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

LLB

Job description

Junior Associate
Based in Pretoria, Gauteng
An established organisation is seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong expertise in corporate governance, contract law, legal risk management, and regulatory compliance.
If you are passionate about delivering strategic legal advice and protecting your clients' interests, we'd like to hear from you. The role includes providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice on matters relating to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), contracts, corporate governance, and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on matters relating to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), contracts, corporate governance, and legislation.
• Draft, review and vet legal agreements and opinions.
• Conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions.
• Identify legal risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal support on labour-related matters where required.
• Facilitate policy reviews and ensure statutory compliance.
• Maintain legal risk registers and institutional legal records.
• Promote legal awareness by preparing legal guidance and information-sharing articles.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• 3-5 years' post-admission experience.
• Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation and legal vetting.
• Extensive knowledge of legal research, litigation processes and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.