Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer: Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Diverse cases exposure

Support for further studies

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer at the early stage of your career to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts under supervision. You will support senior lawyers on corporate transactions, compliance, and client advisory, with opportunities to develop expertise in commercial and corporate law, while mentoring and growing within a supportive firm.

This role offers an entry-level salary, mentorship, and a clear career path in a

Qualifications

• LLB degree completed.
• Admission as Attorney/Advocate preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in commercial law or contract drafting/review.
• Strong academic record in law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively under supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic legal software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research on relevant commercial laws and regulations.
• Support due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence for commercial matters.
• Ensure contracts comply with legislation and company policies.
• Assist clients with general commercial queries under supervision.
• Maintain organized legal files and manage deadlines.
• Participate in client meetings and learn client relationship management.
• Learn firm procedures and best practices in commercial law.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LLB degree

Admission as Attorney/Advocate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic legal software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer at the early stage of your career to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts under supervision. You will support senior lawyers on corporate transactions, compliance, and client advisory, with opportunities to develop expertise in commercial and corporate law, while mentoring and growing within a supportive firm.

This role offers an entry-level salary, mentorship, and a clear career path in a