Junior Associate - Corporate Law

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level salary

Mentorship

Medical aid

Pension fund

Exposure to corporate transactions

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity with a prestigious East London law firm seeking a Junior Associate to join the Corporate Law practice. Newly admitted or up to 3 years post-admission attorneys will gain hands-on experience in corporate transactions and advisory work while supporting senior lawyers.

The role emphasizes research, drafting, and due diligence in a collaborative environment, with mentorship, exposure to significant client matters, and a clear path to developing essential

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Newly admitted or up to 3 years post-admission experience in Corporate Law.
• Strong academic record and keen interest in corporate and commercial transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn within a East London based firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, including sale agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support senior attorneys in corporate due diligence processes.
• Handle company secretarial duties and maintain statutory registers.
• Assist with the formation and registration of new companies.
• Provide general legal support to the corporate law department.

Skills

Research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive learning

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious law firm based in East London , is seeking an ambitious and diligent Junior Associate to join their thriving Corporate Law practice. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a newly admitted or recently qualified attorney to gain hands-on experience in a wide array of corporate transactions and advisory work. You will support senior lawyers in complex matters, conduct legal research, and draft essential legal documents. This position is ideal for an individual eager to build a strong foundation in corporate law within a supportive and professional environment in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, including sale agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support senior attorneys in corporate due diligence processes.
• Handle company secretarial duties and maintain statutory registers.
• Assist with the formation and registration of new companies.
• Provide general legal support to the corporate law department.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Newly admitted or up to 3 years post-admission experience in Corporate Law .
• Strong academic record and a keen interest in corporate and commercial transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn within a East London based firm.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for annual review.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Contribution towards medical aid and pension fund.
• Exposure to significant corporate transactions and client work.
• A collegial and encouraging work environment in East London .