Junior In-House Counsel — Career Growth & Mentorship (Benoni)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to join its Benoni-based legal team. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and providing general legal advice under supervision.

You will support corporate governance, maintain records, and contribute to policy development within a collaborative, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate holds an LLB, is admitted or on track for admission to the SA High Court, and has 0–3 years of corporate/commercial

Qualifications

• LLB degree required and admission to SA High Court/Attorney/Advocate aspirant preferred.
• Strong research and analytical abilities essential for corporate/commercial matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial law issues.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare legal documentation for corporate transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Education

LLB

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to join its Benoni-based legal team. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and providing general legal advice under supervision.

You will support corporate governance, maintain records, and contribute to policy development within a collaborative, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate holds an LLB, is admitted or on track for admission to the SA High Court, and has 0–3 years of corporate/commercial