Junior Commercial Attorney: Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a junior commercial attorney to support senior lawyers on a busy commercial practice. This entry-level role suits a newly admitted attorney or someone with up to two years’ post-admission experience who wants hands-on exposure to contract drafting, corporate advisory work, and dispute resolution.

You will work under mentorship, handle diverse client matters, attend meetings and court proceedings, and contribute to business development while building practical

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Articles of clerkship completed with emphasis on commercial law.
• Up to two years post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Strong understanding of South African contract and corporate law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements, such as lease agreements, service contracts, and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct legal research on commercial law issues, case law, and statutory provisions.
• Support corporate transactional work, including due diligence investigations and the preparation of transaction documents.
• Assist in the management of litigation files and correspondence with clients and opposing counsel.
• Prepare legal opinions and advisory memoranda on commercial matters.
• Attend client meetings and court proceedings under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Maintain client records and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks related to legal practice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by assisting in the preparation of articles or presentations.

Skills

Legal research

Contract law

Corporate law

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal research software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a junior commercial attorney to support senior lawyers on a busy commercial practice. This entry-level role suits a newly admitted attorney or someone with up to two years’ post-admission experience who wants hands-on exposure to contract drafting, corporate advisory work, and dispute resolution.

You will work under mentorship, handle diverse client matters, attend meetings and court proceedings, and contribute to business development while building practical