Junior Corporate Associate — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Exposure to significant corporate    

Growth opportunities in Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a highly regarded law firm in Klerksdorp, North West, to recruit a Junior Corporate Associate for their corporate and commercial department. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a range of corporate matters in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will assist senior lawyers in structuring deals, conducting research, and supporting governance and compliance efforts, with a clear path to growth within the firm in the

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or advocate with LLB degree.
• Newly admitted or up to 2 years’ post‑admission experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Excellent academic record and understanding of corporate/commercial law.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp, North West.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements (sale of shares, MOIs, service contracts).
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial issues.
• Perform due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Assist with corporate governance advisory and compliance.
• Support incorporation and registration of companies.
• Prepare opinions and memorandums.

Skills

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

LLB

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a highly regarded law firm in Klerksdorp, North West, to recruit a Junior Corporate Associate for their corporate and commercial department. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a range of corporate matters in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will assist senior lawyers in structuring deals, conducting research, and supporting governance and compliance efforts, with a clear path to growth within the firm in the