Junior Corporate Counsel - Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Structured mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Industry seminars

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading corporate law firm in Pretoria to hire a Junior Corporate Attorney. This entry-level role focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions, offering hands-on experience under senior partners and a collaborative team.

You will draft and review documents, conduct legal research, assist in due diligence, and support compliance while developing professional skills in a supportive environment in the administrative capital of

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with Fidelity Fund Certificate.
• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Interest and coursework in Corporate Law, Company Law, or Commercial Law.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Hybrid model: some in-office presence in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including agreements, resolutions, and filings.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters, regulatory requirements, and case precedents.
• Support due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Help manage corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Liaise with clients and relevant government bodies under supervision.
• Prepare legal opinions and memos on various corporate legal issues.
• Attend client meetings and internal strategy sessions.
• Gain exposure to different areas of corporate law, including capital markets and private equity.
• Assist in the negotiation and finalization of commercial contracts.
• Contribute to team efforts and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

LLB degree

Fidelity Fund Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading corporate law firm in Pretoria to hire a Junior Corporate Attorney. This entry-level role focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions, offering hands-on experience under senior partners and a collaborative team.

You will draft and review documents, conduct legal research, assist in due diligence, and support compliance while developing professional skills in a supportive environment in the administrative capital of