Junior Corporate Attorney

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Junior Corporate Attorney to join a dynamic law firm. This role offers a clear path to build a broad grounding in corporate law, including company formations, governance, contract drafting, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions.

You will work closely with senior attorneys on transactional matters and client engagements, gaining hands-on experience while developing research, writing, and analytical skills within a supportive Polokwane team that fosters

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Foundational understanding of South African corporate law and company secretarial duties.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, including shareholder agreements and service contracts.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters and prepare memoranda for senior staff.
• Support the formation and registration of new companies and business entities.
• Participate in due diligence exercises for corporate transactions.
• Manage corporate record-keeping and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide general corporate legal support to clients as directed by supervising attorneys.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical ability

Writing skills

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic law firm, is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Corporate Attorney to join their growing team in Polokwane . This position offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer early in their career to gain broad experience in corporate law, including company formations, corporate governance, contract drafting, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions. You will work closely with senior attorneys, supporting them on various transactional matters and client engagements. The role is ideal for someone eager to build a strong foundation in corporate legal practice within the Polokwane business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, including shareholder agreements and service contracts.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters and prepare memoranda for senior staff.
• Support the formation and registration of new companies and business entities.
• Participate in due diligence exercises for corporate transactions.
• Manage corporate record-keeping and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide general corporate legal support to clients as directed by supervising attorneys.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• A foundational understanding of South African corporate law and company secretarial duties.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in a demanding legal practice.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently and contribute positively to team projects in Polokwane.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with regular reviews and potential for increases.
• Mentorship and training from experienced corporate lawyers.
• Exposure to a diverse range of corporate transactions and clients.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment fostering professional growth in Polokwane.